Editor's Den

Cynthia Bandurek

Editor

This is our fifth edition dedicated entirely to women connected to the conservation of nature, through science, photography, visual storytelling, and art. In this edition we will enjoy the outstanding works of some of the amazing women making a real impact to our natural world.

Aishwarya Sridhar is an international award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker and an Emerging Fellow at the International League of Conservation Photographers. Catch her in the cover story feature.

From Canada, Wilma McKenzie takes us on a journey to discover the life and behaviors of the owls that inhabit British Columbia with her magnificent photographs and storytelling.

Claudia Brasileiro, takes us through the different ecosystems of the biggest country of South America: Brazil. Claudia’s magnificent photos highlight the rich diversity of Brazil’s colorful birds.

We can enjoy the beautiful work of Reva Duraphe, just a 13 year old girl, an avid traveler in the forests and national parks of India.

From Argentina, Ana Robino tells us how she gets involved with nature photography, and she shows us her beautiful bird portraits.

Natalia Suarez, also from Argentina delights us with her art and her dedication to the details, while she allows us to immerse in her story as an artist.

This edition marks our first collaboration with a women’s collective, Pune Ladies birders, from India. They are a 140+ member group of passionate nature and bird photographers. Most of the beautiful images you see in your gallery section has been contributed by this awesome group of ladies. Thank you for the treat, ladies!

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