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About Brid Nowlan

Bríd Nowlan holds a Masters of Agricultural Science, Wildlife Management, from University College Dublin.

On moving to the United States, Bríd worked in conservation and outreach, for the Seattle Audubon Society, Audubon Washington, and The Nature Conservancy. Her work focused on wetlands protection and policy, citizen science and education, and invasive species.

Bríd now works full time as a writer and editor, working on books, reports, and articles on science, conservation, music, education, and local history. In her spare time she plays fiddle with Seattle band Tinker’s Dram.

Bríd is pronounced “Breege” (rhymes with siege). It is the Irish/Gaelic form of Bridget. Find her online.

Plants, Pollinators, and the Price of Almonds

April 21, 2013 by Brid Nowlan 1 Comment

As the populations of wild pollinators decline, scientists find that domesticated honey bees don’t pollinate as efficiently – what’s the answer for farmers?

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Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Water: Here Come the Mud Snails

March 5, 2013 by Brid Nowlan 1 Comment

The New Zealand mud snail, an invasive freshwater species, is taking over many rivers, creeks and lakes in the United States, damaging local ecosystems.

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From Pen and Ink to Mobile Apps: Birdwatching and The Growth of Citizen Science

February 14, 2013 by Brid Nowlan Leave a Comment

How has technology changed birdwatching and other citizen science initiatives over time? Generally for the better, with mobile Apps and sites like eBird.

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Rafting Across the Pacific: Invasive Species Coming to North America with Debris from the Japan Tsunami.

January 25, 2013 by Brid Nowlan 1 Comment

Rafting Across the Pacific: Invasive Species Coming to North America with Debris from the Japan Tsunami.

Invasive species are washing up on our shores after a long ocean trip beginning with Japan’s devastating 2011 tsunami. How much damage can new species do?

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Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree: The Christmas Bird Count

January 6, 2013 by Brid Nowlan Leave a Comment

This year’s 13th annual Christmas Bird Count is over – what purpose does this activity serve? Counting and keeping notes on bird movement can tell us a lot.

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Holly and Ivy Too Well Grown: Invasive Holiday Plants in the United States

December 21, 2012 by Brid Nowlan Leave a Comment

Holly and Ivy Too Well Grown: Invasive Holiday Plants in the United States

Holly and ivy, although festive reminders of winter holidays, are aggressive invasive plant species taking over habitats here in the United States.

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