Jessica McKenzie

Reporter, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Magazine

Jessica McKenzie is an associate editor at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Her work has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Backpacker, The Counter, and Grist, among other publications.

Articles by Jessica McKenzie

Four photos, from left: A dead juvenile American Robin with an orange-mottled chest; a hand holds the glistening stomach of a Mourning Dove; against a red background seeds of different colors are arranged in concentric circles; two slender green plants grow in a brown, white, and black ceramic pot.
Flying Gardens of Maybe
April 13, 2022 — Artist Andrew S. Yang coaxes new life from seeds that bird-strike victims consumed, turning dead ends into second chances.
The Aviary
How the Flights of Birds Inspired a Unique Elementary Education Program
March 18, 2021 — Musicians, artists, and innovators learn from avian flight. A new learn-from-home concert and curriculum brings three together to teach children during challenging times.
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How Xavi Bou Makes His Mesmerizing Portraits of Birds in Flight
February 03, 2021 — Through photos and now video, the Spanish photographer takes an artistic approach when capturing birds flying through the sky.
Photography
From Meadow to Marsh, Habitats May Take a Hit During Pandemic
April 20, 2020 — Restoration projects will likely see setbacks this spring, as invasive species removals and prescribed burns are put on hold.
COVID-19