Elise Chen

Articles by Elise Chen

Making a place for everybody in the Audubon movement
Audublog

Making a place in the Audubon movement for everybody

— Audubon California is working to make its staff and network more representative of the state's diverse population.
Meet YouTube's resident Bird Nerd
Bird-Friendly Communities

Meet YouTube's resident Bird Nerd

— Vlogger Commander Holly has a not-so-secret love for birds.
 Audubon Center at Debs Park strengthens ties with LA Conservation Corps
Bird-Friendly Communities

Audubon Center at Debs Park strengthens ties with LA Conservation Corps

— A new grant means that the Corps can help restoration efforts while learning about local ecosystems.
Humboldt Bay is more important to birds than you might think
Conservation

Humboldt Bay is more important to birds than you might think

— With two types of crucial habitats, shorebirds and waterbirds make great use of this northwest California bay.
The list persists
Audublog

The list persists

— In a world always waiting for the next big social media thing, why are birders still on listservs?
Behind the blog: The creator of Because Birds
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Behind the blog: The creator of Because Birds

— Jeffrey Mann's Tumblr caught quite a bit of attention for its "avian humor."
Southern California Audubon chapters band against LA music festival
Conservation

Southern California Audubon chapters band against LA music festival

— The chapters agree that the environmental consequences could far outweigh the benefits of the proposed AngelFest in the Sepulveda Basin.
Birds' striking beauty magnified in new photo book
Audublog

Birds' striking beauty magnified in new photo book

— Deborah Samuel offers a different perspective through her stunning photographs.
Birds with bad attitudes
Audublog

Birds with bad attitudes

— Los Angeles-based artist Matt Adrian, a.k.a. Mincing Mockingbird, paints birds with ... colorful personalities.