Elizabeth Deatrick

Elizabeth Deatrick is a graduate of the MS in Science Journalism program at Boston University, and a former intern at Audubon.

Articles by Elizabeth Deatrick

How Plastic Birds Are Bringing Crested Terns Back From the Brink
November 01, 2015 — One man, 300 decoys, and a pair of speakers on a barren island in the East China Sea may just save this critically endangered bird.
News
6 Ways to Help Sage-grouse Right Now
September 22, 2015 — The Greater Sage-grouse won’t be listed under the Endangered Species Act, but that doesn’t mean important conservation opportunities aren’t ongoing.
Birds in the News
Parrot Perps and a Foul Owl: A Roundup of Troublesome Birds
September 15, 2015 — Perching on presidents’ heads, swearing at old ladies—read about recent avian offenses from around the world.
Bird Blotter
Building Birds, Brick by Brick
September 04, 2015 — A new book showcases the wild beauty of LEGO models.
Books
Video: Hummingbirds Are Groove-Tongued Wonders
August 21, 2015 — A close-up look at feasting hummers shows how they pump nectar into their tongues.
News
A Woodpecker Disguised as . . . Another Woodpecker?
August 17, 2015 — In this tale of three red-capped woodpeckers from Brazil, one is an impostor.
News
Hope for the Honduran Emerald Hummingbird
July 30, 2015 — The recent decision to list the bird as endangered could help target smugglers and open research opportunities.
Birds in the News
Kids Welcome Birds Back With Precious Postcards
July 27, 2015 — For these Wisconsin schoolchildren, an art project doubles as a conservation lesson.
Conservation
Piping Plover Protection Pays Off in New York
July 22, 2015 — These tiny threatened shorebirds are reclaiming their ancestral habitat in Lake Ontario.
Climate-Threatened Birds