Emma Bryce

Emma Bryce is a freelance journalist based in London. Her love affair with birds began when she first clapped eyes on a flamingo.

Articles by Emma Bryce

Britain Builds Fast Lanes for Ducks

May 26, 2015 — A new campaign encourages pedestrians to step aside for birds.

Researchers Dupe Birds Into Thinking They’ve Been Duped

May 26, 2015 — Robins can identify a parasitic cowbird egg, even when it’s 3-D printed to perfection.

Tech

A Steppe Up for the Greater Sage-Grouse

May 21, 2015 — A new PBS documentary explores the habitat that is vital for the survival of an iconic western bird.

Culture

March of the Waddling Toddlers

April 29, 2015 — Children gather at the London Zoo to honor the penguin’s funky walk, while scientists continue to study the mechanics behind it.

Condor Found, Colorado Bound

April 29, 2015 — A mistaken ID leads to the discovery of a valuable missing bird.

Birds Take Center Stage in Nature’s "Animal Homes"

April 22, 2015 — A new series explores some not-so-humble abodes in the wild.

Rigged Decks

April 20, 2015 — Is the Gulf of Mexico a haven or a minefield for birds?

Science

The Biggest Gamer in the Bird World

April 17, 2015 — A Curl-crested Jay reveals its hidden talent for mimicking cyber sounds.

The World’s Greatest Flyway Race

April 16, 2015 — An intrepid team of Americans tackles a birding marathon in the desert.

Birding

Untying the Knot

April 14, 2015 — These male swans needed rescuing—from themselves.