See the Special Molting Locations of Three Migrating Bird Species
July 16, 2024 —
Called molt-migrants, some birds take a detour on their annual trip south just to refresh their plumage.
Zoe Grueskin
Associate Editor, Audubon Magazine
Zoe is former editorial fellow at Audubon magazine.
Articles by Zoe Grueskin
Why (and How) to Look for Molting Birds This Summer
July 15, 2024 —
Bolster your birding skills by observing this vital yet underappreciated phenomenon.
Who Wore It Worst? Behold the Awkward Glory of Molting
July 11, 2024 —
Replacing feathers can leave birds looking rough—but there's much to appreciate in their unsightly season.
Yes, You Can Identify Flycatchers. These New Field Guides Are Sure of It.
June 13, 2024 —
The creators of a series of meticulous but approachable flycatcher guides advocate—and teach—a “holistic” approach to the seemingly impossible task of distinguishing these enigmatic avians.
Coastal Birds Are Ditching the Beach to Nest on Rooftops
May 22, 2024 —
Each summer, conservationists around the country protect birds that nest atop buildings as development and sea-level rise erase natural beach habitat. But is this a long-term solution?
With a New Anthology and National Parks Tour, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Declares “Nature Is Who We Are”
April 29, 2024 —
In 50 poems and plenty of birds, the collection, titled “You Are Here,” aims to expand expectations of what a nature poem can be.
New Laws Protect Bird-Friendly Yards From Neighborhood Rules
March 22, 2024 —
A blossoming legislative trend prevents homeowners associations, which set landscaping rules for a growing number of Americans, from forbidding native plants.
How to Choose a Photography Workshop that Respects and Protects Birds
February 02, 2024 —
These tips can help you get great pictures and keep the birds you love safe with a guide or group.
Flamingo Fever, Limpkins on the Loose, ‘Mega’ Rare Terns—the Biggest Bird Events of 2023
December 19, 2023 —
Birding highlights of a remarkable year included three U.S. firsts, a surprisingly happening Midwest, and, of course, flamingos everywhere!
