Kaiya Little

Editorial Fellow, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ magazine
About

Kaiya Little is a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma reporting on Indigenous cultures and the environment. Her work has recently appeared in Texas Monthly and Texas Highways.

Articles by Kaiya Little

A group of people stand beneath a tree, looking up and pointing toward something high in its branches.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Climate Watch, Now a Decade Old, Has Tracked Shifts in Bird Ranges as Temperatures Rise
June 23, 2026 — Data from the community science initiative show how birds are adapting to a changing climate—and which species are falling behind.
Climate
People dancing outdoors in colorful, traditional clothes.
It’s Powwow Season: Watch How Four Indigenous Dances Blend Tradition With the Birds That Inspired Them
May 21, 2026 — Dancing is the main event at powwows, inter-tribal celebrations filled with Indigenous food and art. Styles and inspiration vary widely, but many are influenced by the natural world—including birds.
Arts & Culture
A group of people hiking over a wooden bridge in a forest.
Texas’s First State Park in 25 Years Has Some Superb Birding
May 15, 2026 — To see species like Golden-cheeked Warbler, Painted Bunting, and Summer Tanager in one outing, head to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first of several new Texas state parks slated for creation.
Destinations
A flock of geese flying overhead in a V-shaped formation.
Why Do Birds Fly in a V Formation? Breaking Down a Brilliant Migration Hack
May 01, 2026 — From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance flight. Here is the science behind this clever energy-saving strategy.
Bird Migration
A House Wren perches on a wooden fence post holding a bug in its beak.
10 Fun Facts About the Northern House Wren
February 05, 2026 — This little bird is a fighter with major pipes—and it probably lives in your neighborhood.
Bird Questions and Facts
Why Do Some Birds Fly in a V Formation?
From Canada Geese to Sandhill Cranes, a variety of species choose to fly in a V pattern while migrating. Here’s why.
Bird Questions and Facts