Kaiya Little

Reporter, Audubon magazine
About

Kaiya Little is a former editorial fellow for Audubon magazine. She is a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and enjoys reporting on Indigenous cultures and the environment. Her work has recently appeared in Texas Monthly and Texas Highways.

Articles by Kaiya Little

A group of people stand beneath a tree, looking up and pointing toward something high in its branches.
Audubon’s Climate Watch, Now a Decade Old, Has Tracked Shifts in Bird Ranges as Temperatures Rise
June 23, 2026 — Data from the community science initiative show how birds are adapting to a changing climate—and which species are falling behind.
Climate
People dancing outdoors in colorful, traditional clothes.
It’s Powwow Season: Watch How Four Indigenous Dances Blend Tradition With the Birds That Inspired Them
May 21, 2026 — Dancing is the main event at powwows, inter-tribal celebrations filled with Indigenous food and art. Styles and inspiration vary widely, but many are influenced by the natural world—including birds.
Arts & Culture
A group of people hiking over a wooden bridge in a forest.
Texas’s First State Park in 25 Years Has Some Superb Birding
May 15, 2026 — To see species like Golden-cheeked Warbler, Painted Bunting, and Summer Tanager in one outing, head to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first of several new Texas state parks slated for creation.
Destinations
A flock of geese flying overhead in a V-shaped formation.
Why Do Birds Fly in a V Formation? Breaking Down a Brilliant Migration Hack
May 01, 2026 — From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance flight. Here is the science behind this clever energy-saving strategy.
Bird Migration
A House Wren perches on a wooden fence post holding a bug in its beak.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern House Wren
February 05, 2026 — This little bird is a fighter with major pipes—and it probably lives in your neighborhood.
Bird Questions and Facts
Silhouette of a Great Horned Owl taking off from a branch against an orange sky.
The Stikini, a Witch-Owl Shapeshifter, Is a Seminole Myth That Still Evokes Fear
The tale of a gruesome half-owl, half-person that eats human hearts is so dreaded that few will even talk about it. Across Indigenous cultures, owls are often revered as symbols of death, writes the author.
Arts & Culture
Why Do Some Birds Fly in a V Formation?
From Canada Geese to Sandhill Cranes, a variety of species choose to fly in a V pattern while migrating. Here’s why.
Bird Questions and Facts