Anna Gibbs

Reporter, 勛圖窪蹋 magazine
About

Anna Gibbs was the summer 2023 editorial intern at 勛圖窪蹋. Read more of her work at . 

Articles by Anna Gibbs

A Barn Owl stands with its eyes closed on a snowy branch with other branches framing the scene and a snowy white background.
10 Fun Facts About Barn Owls
October 24, 2025 — Whats not to love about birds that have heart-shaped faces, hunt in silence, and scream like Banshees?
A portrait of the author standing in a pine forest in Maine.
This Psychologist Wants to Hear About the Moment You Fell in Love with Birds
September 19, 2025 — By collecting spark bird stories, Jenn Lodi-Smith aims to understand why people get hooked on birdsand how to encourage those experiences.
People sit on a bench in an urban park and look through binoculars.
A New Program Helps New Yorks Public-Housing Residents Discover the Nature Right Outside Their Doors
September 19, 2025 — The citys housing authority houses half a million people on campuses rich in green space. Advocates see that as a big opportunity to bring birdings benefits to more New Yorkers.
Hundreds of little glowing lights float around a dark, forest floor.
Love Fireflies? Here's How You Can Help Scientists Save Them.
June 20, 2025 — Despite their luminescent glow, lightning bugs have remained a conservation mystery until relatively recently. Now researchers are relying on community science to track the beloved beetles.
A large flock of gulls stand in a parking lot.
Why Do Gulls Like Hanging Out in Parking Lots?
February 24, 2025 — A question we've all wondered. An answer that might surprise you.
A hummingbird perched on a snowy, mossy branch flutters its wings.
Where Do Hummingbirds Go in the Winter? Do They Migrate?
January 17, 2025 — Some species migrate to far-off places while others keep it local. Here's a rundown of who goes where.
A group of Common Murres clustered together on a cliff ledge.
A Single Heatwave Killed Half of Alaskas Common Murres, a Shocking New Study Reveals
December 12, 2024 — Nearly a decade later, the seabirds still arent rebounding from what researchers say was the largest animal die-off in modern historyand a stark warning about climate change.
A spider web made of pipe cleaners with fake spiders adorns the inside of a window, looking out on pumpkins on a picnic table.
How to Have a Bird-Friendly Halloween
October 18, 2024 — Follow these tips to ensure your spooky celebrations don't create a scary situation for birds.
Huge expanse of plastic and garbage floats on water.
Will the World Unite to Curb the Global Disaster That Is Plastic Pollution?
October 12, 2023 — With negotiations coming up this fall, experts say that a proposed treaty must rein in production and consider the most vulnerable populations.
Two people standing among dense shrubs and trees inspect the leaves of a plant.
Youve Got What It Takes to Become a Master Naturalist
September 30, 2023 — Combining coursework with volunteer opportunities, these training programs are a pipeline for local conservation leaders.