Tom Clynes

Contributor, Audubon magazine
About

Tom Clynes is an author and photojournalist who work has appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, and many other publications. His most recent book is The Boy Who Played With Fusion: Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting, and How to Make a Star.

Articles by Tom Clynes

Artist Mara Silver sits at a table, natural light spilling in from a nearby window, with the clay nests she crafts by hand.
This Woman Is Saving New England’s Barn and Cliff Swallows, One Nest at a Time
December 17, 2025 — Across the region, conservationist Mara Silver’s kiln-fired clay homes are helping dwindling species endure—and encouraging people to share their spaces with wildlife.
Conservation News
The Violent Cost of Conservation
July 07, 2021 — Each year more people die while attempting to protect the world’s most biodiverse places. It’s a trend poised to devastate the planet itself. How can we stem the rising tide of attacks to ensure a safer future for us all?
From Audubon Magazine
Remembering Gonzalo Cardona, Protector of the Yellow-eared Parrot
February 19, 2021 — The Colombian conservationist was murdered in January after counting the birds he helped save from extinction.
News
A Journey Into the Heart of Alaska's Pristine and Imperiled Arctic Refuge
December 21, 2018 — Paddling along the refuge's coastal plain reveals how oil development threatens one of the nation's last truly wild places.
News
Where to Go Birding in El Petén, Guatemala: Part 2
December 13, 2018 — In Tikal, birders can seek exotic specialties among some of Central America's most magnificent ancient ruins.
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Where to Go Birding in El Petén, Guatemala: Part 1
December 07, 2018 — Located in the Maya lowlands, Uaxactun is home to an astonishing diversity of birdlife and a growing network of trained guides.
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Go Discover Paraguay's Amazing Birding
November 20, 2018 — This avian utopia has flown under the radar for far too long.
Audubon in Action
On Andros Island, the Birding Is Prime and the Crowds Are Sparse
August 28, 2018 — A chain of small islands in the Bahamas, Andros is home to several endemic species, including the rebounding Bahama Oriole.
These Bahama Islands Are a Birder's Paradise
March 09, 2018 — Picturesque Great and Little Inagua Islands host flamingos, an endemic hummingbird, and more than 100 other species.
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Birding Is Taking Off in Guatemala
November 17, 2017 — With the country's Atitlan region proving increasingly popular for birders seeking lifers, more and more locals are becoming guides.
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