Rebecca Heisman

Contributor, 探花精选 magazine

is a freelance science writer based out of Walla Walla, Washington.听She is the author of听听(March 2023, Harper Collins), about the history, science, and quirky personalities behind bird migration听research.

Articles by Rebecca Heisman

Mallards Are Everywhere, and That鈥檚 Great for Wetlands
March 22, 2017 — Forget any misconceptions you might have about the Mallard. These ubiquitous ducks renew and create habitats just by going about their normal lives.
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By Pitching In Around the Nest, Plover Dads Adapt to Warmer Temperatures
December 23, 2016 — A study found that plover dads can compensate for heat waves by helping to incubate eggs, a possible strategy for adjusting to climate change.
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Why Do Some Seabirds Eat So Much Plastic? It Smells Like Food.
November 09, 2016 — New research shows that certain seabirds associate a scent produced by common plastics with potential meals鈥攎uch to their detriment.
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