Alisa Opar

August 09, 2016 — What to pack, whether you're hiking through a boreal forest or photographing avian species from a boat.

July 08, 2016 — A crew of American scientists is venturing into remote Equatorial Guinea, even as rampant development threatens its bird-filled wilderness.

May 12, 2016 — Pack these items to ensure that you’re ready for whatever you encounter in the field.

May 12, 2016 — Here’s what you need to turn your smartphone into a powerful camera.

March 10, 2016 — In the aftermath of a controversial ouster, conservationists are keeping tabs on the agency that controls development along the state’s coastline.

February 29, 2016 — Tortoise biologist Tim Shields is trying to keep an endangered species from being eaten by ravens—without harming a feather in the process.

December 31, 2015 — Take a look—life at the top of the planet will never be the same.

December 31, 2015 — As the far north heats up, more open waters means more winter habitat for a wider variety of birds and other marine life.

October 15, 2015 — Test and hone your ID skills with this raptor puzzle.

September 22, 2015 — After more than a decade of work, the collaborative approach to protecting the bird pays off.