Meghan Bartels

Reporter, 探花精选 Magazine

Meghan Bartels is a science journalist based in New York City and was an editorial fellow at 探花精选.

Articles by Meghan Bartels

Better Know a Bird: The Wild and Kinky Mating Rituals of the Crested Auklet
June 26, 2017 — These quirky birds spend their summers decked out in fluorescent bill plates, extravagant headdresses, and tangerine perfume鈥攁nd they pass the time with rambunctious sex parties.
A Beginner鈥檚 Guide to Recording Bird Vocalizations
June 16, 2017 — Capturing songs and calls can open a whole new level of birding鈥攂ut equipment can be daunting. Here鈥檚 what you need to know to get started.
You鈥檝e Got Quail: Why Thousands of Rural Mail Carriers Count Roadside Wildlife Every Year
June 13, 2017 — In a handful of states, the annual surveys of bobwhite, pheasants, rabbits, and other game species provide valuable data for wildlife managers.
The Insider鈥檚 Guide to Birding in Central Park, New York City
June 02, 2017 — It won鈥檛 be your typical birding experience鈥攂ut that鈥檚 what also makes it so special. We asked the experts for tips to make the most of your visit.
How Flamingos Stand on One Leg Without Falling Over
May 27, 2017 — New research shows that the birds are specially built for balancing.
Follow These Pro Tips for Photographing Shorebirds
May 26, 2017 — Lisa Franceski has spent eight years shadowing shorebird families at her local beach. Here, she offers her advice for catching intimate shots.
Listen: This Birdsong Time Machine Resurrects the Lost Sounds of New York
May 19, 2017 — An ecologist, a sound engineer, and a multimedia artist teamed up to recreate forgotten soundscapes of the city's past wildlife.
It鈥檚 True, Some North American Birds Can鈥檛 Keep Up With Shifting Spring Blooms
May 16, 2017 — As climate change makes the seasons less predictable, one in five studied species are struggling to time their migrations with the greenery.
Nearly 400 Migratory Birds Were Killed by One Texas Building in a Single Night
May 05, 2017 — Animal Services was able to rescue just three birds after a massive number of spring migrants hit a glass-sided tower in Galveston.
In Birds, An Acclaimed Artist Finds Both Companions and Muses
April 25, 2017 — Hunt Slonem's new book of mesmerizing avian paintings is a testimony to a life spent drawing and cherishing birds.