Tom Clynes

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About

Tom Clynes is an author and photojournalist who work has appeared in National GeographicThe New York Times, and many other publications. His most recent book is .

Articles by Tom Clynes

Artist Mara Silver sits at a table, natural light spilling in from a nearby window, with the clay nests she crafts by hand.
This Woman Is Saving New England’s Swallows, One Clay Nest at a Time
December 17, 2025 — Across the region, conservationist Mara Silver’s kiln-fired homes are helping dwindling species endure—and encouraging people to share their spaces with wildlife.
The Violent Cost of Conservation
July 07, 2021 — Each year more people die while attempting to protect the world’s most biodiverse places. It’s a trend poised to devastate the planet itself. How can we stem the rising tide of attacks to ensure a safer future for us all?
Remembering Gonzalo Cardona, Protector of the Yellow-eared Parrot
February 19, 2021 — The Colombian conservationist was murdered in January after counting the birds he helped save from extinction.
A Journey Into the Heart of Alaska's Pristine and Imperiled Arctic Refuge
December 21, 2018 — Paddling along the refuge's coastal plain reveals how oil development threatens one of the nation's last truly wild places.
Where to Go Birding in El Petén, Guatemala: Part 2
December 13, 2018 — In Tikal, birders can seek exotic specialties among some of Central America's most magnificent ancient ruins.
Where to Go Birding in El Petén, Guatemala: Part 1
December 07, 2018 — Located in the Maya lowlands, Uaxactun is home to an astonishing diversity of birdlife and a growing network of trained guides.
Go Discover Paraguay's Amazing Birding
November 20, 2018 — This avian utopia has flown under the radar for far too long.
On Andros Island, the Birding Is Prime and the Crowds Are Sparse
August 28, 2018 — A chain of small islands in the Bahamas, Andros is home to several endemic species, including the rebounding Bahama Oriole.
These Bahama Islands Are a Birder's Paradise
March 09, 2018 — Picturesque Great and Little Inagua Islands host flamingos, an endemic hummingbird, and more than 100 other species.
Birding Is Taking Off in Guatemala
November 17, 2017 — With the country's Atitlan region proving increasingly popular for birders seeking lifers, more and more locals are becoming guides.