Jenny McKee

Reporter, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ magazine
About

Jenny McKee is a former editorial fellow for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ magazine. 

Articles by Jenny McKee

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
A researcher uses a wooden tool in one hand to collect a fecal sample to put in a plastic tube the other hand is holding. A fuzzy Common Tern chick sits between the two hands.
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.
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A sign affixed to a metal post on a beach reads "Piping Plover nesting area." The posts, connected by string, designate a restricted area.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Bird Behavior
Two smiling children look at a small yellow bird, a Wilson's Warbler, held carefully by a scientist. One of the children gently touches the bird.
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.
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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.
Bird Science
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.
Conservation News
10 Fun Facts About the White-throated Sparrow
March 17, 2022 — From their viral tunes to their bizarre genetics, this backyard favorite is full of surprises.
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