From 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Magazine

A group of nine people stand in front of a small wooden building surrounded by forest on a sunny day.
Who Runs the Forest? Increasingly, in the Southeast, It’s Women
September 20, 2022 — New groups are cultivating communities of women who manage their trees with economic and ecosystem sustainability in mind.
Field Notes
An oil painting of rocky expanse, a blue sky in the background. A barren branch extends from the top left to bottom right side of the image. In the center is a creature with gray legs and a red and yellow head with a beak, carrying a smaller bird whose head, with a splash of yellow, points directly to the right.
The Western Tanager of Tomorrow
September 19, 2022 — George Boorujy’s evocative artwork depicts a colorful songbird in a climate-devastated future.
The Aviary
A small library of books and a bench line a small path through a green meadow.
These Native Meadows in Motown Aim to Boost Birdlife and Neighbors’ Well-Being
September 19, 2022 — Detroit Bird City breathes new life into dormant parks, creating havens for residents and avian visitors.
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A collage of illustrated birds appearing to fade as a spaceship launches in a cloud of smoke.
From Ground to Orbit, Space Industry’s Lift-Off Sparks Environmental Concerns
September 19, 2022 — As more rockets take flight, how will we protect life at home?
Field Notes
An aerial view, looking straight down, of bleached white cedars standing in water. They have been killed by flooding from sea-level rise.
How New Jersey Plans to Relocate Flooded ‘Ghost Forests’ Inland
September 19, 2022 — A $20 million cedar restoration project in the state’s Pine Barrens shows how people can help vanishing habitats outpace sea-level rise.
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The Bird Migration Explorer Lets You Interact With Nature’s Most Amazing Feat
September 15, 2022 — With this revolutionary new tool, anyone can follow hundreds of species on their epic journeys and discover challenges they face along the way.
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10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker
July 19, 2022 — From their flaming red crest to their maniacal laughing calls, this is one bird you don’t want to miss.
Bird Questions and Facts
Shelby Casas and three shorebird field technicians walk towards the beach carrying a roll of wire fencing and other tools.
Hit the Beach With A Shorebird Biologist
July 11, 2022 — Shelby Casas braves sun, bugs, and storms to protect endangered birds.
Seas & Shores
An illustration of a bright, flying Wilson's Warbler emerging from a vintage John James 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú illustration. The name "Wilson's Warbler" is hand-drawn and crossed out in the lower corner.
What’s In a Bird Name?
July 08, 2022 — More than 100 North American birds carry the names of people, some of whom were enslavers, supremacists, or grave robbers. A growing movement aims to do away with honorifics all together and bestow monikers that reflect each species' unique qualities
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Bright red coals burn inside a charred redwood tree.
Rebuilding an Iconic California State Park With Birds and Wildfire In Mind
July 08, 2022 — In 2020, a blaze consumed Big Basin Redwoods State Park, incinerating cabins, blackening ancient trees, and imperiling endangered murrelets. Staff now want to reimagine the park to better ensure the seabird’s future.
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