Hit the Beach With A Shorebird Biologist
July 11, 2022 —
Shelby Casas braves sun, bugs, and storms to protect endangered birds.
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Jenny McKee
Reporter, Audubon magazine
Jenny McKee is a former editorial fellow for Audubon magazine.
Articles by Jenny McKee
Bird Poop: The Next Frontier of Avian Conservation
July 07, 2022 —
Far from waste, a splotch of feces contains valuable information about a bird’s diet.
Should I Talk to a Stranger Walking a Dog Off Leash Near Nesting Birds?
July 01, 2022 —
Experts say it depends on the situation—and your comfort level.
Wildlife Officials Want to Make it Easier to Relocate Climate-Imperiled Species
June 24, 2022 —
A proposed change to the Endangered Species Act would allow protected plants and animals to be introduced outside their historical range.
How to Get the Most Out of BirdCast’s Migration Forecasts
May 11, 2022 —
Thanks to an innovative new migration dashboard, predicting which mornings will be birdy has never been easier—or more fun.
Injury or Illusion? Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears
April 28, 2022 —
Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new research shows.
To Experience Migration in a New Way, Check Out a Bird Banding Station
April 13, 2022 —
Visiting or volunteering at one of these sites can provide up-close avian encounters and a chance to contribute to valuable data collection.
A Lunar Eclipse Sheds Light On a Fascinating Behavior In Birds
April 11, 2022 —
Recent research reveals that Black Swifts ascend to remarkable heights when the moon is full. Why they do so is more of a mystery.
Feral Honey Bees Pose a New Threat to Endangered Seabirds
April 01, 2022 —
On the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i, the invasive insects can cause nest abandonment and even kill chicks when they invade burrows.
