Alisa Opar

Features Editor, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ magazine
About

Alisa Opar is the features editor at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ magazine.

Articles by Alisa Opar

The Best New Gear for Birding This Summer
August 09, 2016 — What to pack, whether you're hiking through a boreal forest or photographing avian species from a boat.
Gear
Land of the Lost Birds: Searching for Life in the Forests of Bioko
July 08, 2016 — A crew of American scientists is venturing into remote Equatorial Guinea, even as rampant development threatens its bird-filled wilderness.
Dispatch
Accessories for the Field
May 12, 2016 — Pack these items to ensure that you’re ready for whatever you encounter in the field.
Gear
Digiscoping Gear
May 12, 2016 — Here’s what you need to turn your smartphone into a powerful camera.
Gear
What’s Next for the California Coastal Commission?
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.
News
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: Common Raven
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.
News
Meet the Creatures of the Arctic Polar Night
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.
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9 Images That Show How Fast The Arctic Is Changing
December 31, 2015 — Take a look—life at the top of the planet will never be the same.
Photos
Quiz: Identify Raptors in Flight
October 15, 2015 — Test and hone your ID skills with this raptor puzzle.
Quiz
Unprecedented Conservation Efforts Keep Greater Sage-Grouse Off Endangered Species List
September 22, 2015 — After more than a decade of work, the collaborative approach to protecting the bird pays off.
Birds in the News