Behind the (Birding) Scenes on the Show ‘The Residence’
April 08, 2025 —
Bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares his experience as a consultant for the birdy new Netflix series.
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Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon magazine
Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
Ask Kenn: How Do Birds Keep Themselves Clean?
March 24, 2025 —
Staying fresh is a matter of survival in a bird’s life—and a treat for birders to observe.
Remembering "The Bird of the Century," a Half-Century Later
March 03, 2025 —
In March of 1975, an extremely rare Ross's Gull was confirmed for the first time in the Lower 48. The sighting and the frenzy that ensued was a watershed moment for a burgeoning birding community.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2024 Audubon Photo Awards
January 14, 2025 —
Birds are always up to something, and these entries captured an array of avians doing everything from impaling prey to drumming away.
Lumping Redpolls and Splitting Seabirds: This Year's Updates to North American Bird Names
August 07, 2024 —
The American Ornithological Society recently announced its checklist changes for 2024—and there’s quite a bit for birders to catch up on.
These Historic Photos Show the Groundbreaking Campaign to Save the Last Whooping Cranes
May 22, 2024 —
Seventy years after Audubon ornithologist Robert Porter Allen’s efforts led to the discovery of the cranes’ mysterious nesting grounds, we unearthed images of his trailblazing conservation work.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2023 Audubon Photo Awards
February 22, 2024 —
From an extra hungry Great Blue Heron to a very determined Verdin, this year's selections once again provide a vivid glimpse into the lives of birds.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors from the 2022 Audubon Photo Awards
February 23, 2023 —
Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out these 11 highlights.
Here’s How Drastically Birding Has Changed Over the Past 50 Years
July 28, 2022 —
On the 25th anniversary of his book "Kingbird Highway," Kenn Kaufman reflects on the many ways the hobby has transformed since he first hitchhiked across the country chasing birds in the 1970s.
