Virginia Gewin

Contributor, Audubon magazine
About

Virginia Gewin is an independent science journalist based in Portland, Oregon who writes about climate change, agriculture, and biodiversity.

Articles by Virginia Gewin

Illustration of two people looking out at birds flying.
These 5 Research Projects Show How AI Is Revolutionizing Bird Conservation
June 24, 2026 — Scientists are using artificial intelligence to analyze troves of images and audio, gaining unprecedented insight into the lives of birds and how to more effectively protect them.
An aerial view of green wetlands surrounded by dry brown land and a body of water in the distance.
Surprise Bird-Rich Wetlands Emerge on Dry Lakebed of Shrinking Salton Sea
November 07, 2022 — Conservationists are studying how to expand marshes that formed near exposed drains as drought threatens the lake's very existence.