Rene Ebersole

Contributing Editor, Audubon Magazine

Rene Ebersole is a contributing editor for Audubon and an adjunct faculty member at the NYU journalism school. Her wildlife trade investigations and reporting have been featured in National GeographicThe Nation, and more.

Articles by Rene Ebersole

Building a Modern Ark

March 01, 2015 — Joel Sartore wants a close-up of every captive species on earth—as many as 12,000 animals—before it's too late.

How to Create a Bird-Friendly Yard

January 01, 2015 — New research shows that small habitats can add up to a big difference.

Food Fight: Reforming the Farm

November 24, 2014 — Celebrated author Michael Pollan talks climate change, and how farming can help stop it.

How To Cook Like Michael Pollan

November 06, 2014 — The author reveals how to cut calories and carbon emissions—and you won’t even have to make a trip to the farmer’s market. 

Collateral Damage

August 11, 2014 — Night-migrating songbirds fall from the sky when they collide with urban buildings. Some cities are switching off the lights to boost the birds’ chances of safe passage. 

“Come on Over to the Dark Side,” Moth-lover Urges Birders

May 12, 2014 — In the dead of night, John Pickering and fellow enthusiasts head out in search of moths.

The Lost Bird Project

February 02, 2014 — Using art to inspire connectedness with wildlife and the environment.

7 Weird Facts About Woodpeckers

January 21, 2014 — Be amazed by the bird world's red-headed rock stars.

Snowy Owl Shootings Cease

December 12, 2013 — New York area airports pledge to trap and release rare birds visiting from the Arctic. 

What's Greener: A Real Christmas Tree or Long-lived Plastic?

December 06, 2013 — You better go sharpen the ax.