Gabrielle Saleh

Senior Coordinator of Social Media, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡

A Texas native, Gabrielle Saleh has been passionate about birds and environmental conservation since she was a child. Gabrielle was a former Walker Social Media Fellow in 2020, and she is now a Senior Coordinator of Social Media. She graduated from Texas Christian University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication and a minor in English. Her past work experience includes communicating for a municipality, a university, and conservation nonprofits. Gabrielle's favorite hobby is birding—from exploring her local hotspots to watching the cardinals in her backyard. 

Articles by Gabrielle Saleh

A photo of Liz Clayton Fuller smiling.
How Liz Clayton Fuller Brings People to Birding With Illustrated ‘Birbs'
July 15, 2024 — We spoke with the artist who created the 2024 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Let Go Birding Together design about how she uses her artwork to inspire people to get excited about birds, from her ‘yeehaw birbs’ to her detailed illustrations.
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Crane Migration at Rowe Sanctuary: Where People and Birds Intersect
June 03, 2024 — An ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staffer reflects on her experience volunteering at Rowe Sanctuary during crane season—from seeing more than a half a million Sandhill Cranes to meeting the people who make the month-long celebration happen.
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A collage of the following birds. Photos from left: Atlantic Puffin, Shane Kalyn/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards/2023 Professional Award Winner; White-tailed Kites, Jack Zhi/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards/2022 Grand Prize Winner; Anna's Hummingbird, Patrick Coughl
How to Capture Photos That Will Catch the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards Judges' Attention
February 16, 2024 — We spoke with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards judge Morgan Heim about what it takes to wow the judges in the competition.
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A cropped headshot photo of Marisol Ortega smiling.
How Marisol Ortega Brings Birds to Life With Her Illustrations
December 01, 2023 — We spoke with the artist who created the Raven vs Crow design for our merch collection about her inspiration for illustrating birds and other wildlife.
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A headshot of Liron Gertsman in the field holding his camera
Liron Gertsman Wants To Show You That Birds Are Worth Protecting
October 16, 2023 — We spoke with the photographer who won the 2023 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards about capturing that winning shot and the importance of bird photography.
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The 14 year old Painted Bunting being held.
‘Old Man Bunting’ Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings
July 31, 2023 — A male Painted Bunting visited a South Carolina backyard for 14 years, making him one of the oldest birds ever documented for the species.
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A flock of Red Knots fly in a murmuration over water.
How ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ South Carolina Protects Their Coastal Birds and the Places They Need
June 01, 2023 — With their Shorebird Stewardship program, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ South Carolina protects Red Knots, American Oystercatchers, and other birds that find respite on their shores.
Coasts and Oceans
A bright red male Northern Cardinal perches on a branch, leaning forward. Brown branches are blurred in the background.
Getting to Know Neighborhood Birds During a Winter Storm
February 13, 2023 — A Texas winter storm was a great reminder of the variety of avian life that awaits you if you just take a look outside.
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A young Sandhill Cranes walks through brown grass.
A Season of Firsts: Three Christmas Bird Counts to Remember
February 01, 2023 — The joy of experiencing a Christmas Bird Count for the first time, as told by Christine Lin and Gabrielle Saleh.
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A headshot of Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor Wants You to Listen and Connect With the Birds Around You
September 27, 2022 — Bird expert David Jeffrey Ringer spoke with actor and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ board member Lili Taylor about her love of birds, the actions she takes to protect them, and her involvement with The Birdsong Project.
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