How to Choose Your Spotting Scope
December 07, 2017 —
Tips to help first-time buyers take the guesswork out of finding the perfect match.
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Kenn Kaufman
Field Editor, Audubon magazine
Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for Audubon.
Articles by Kenn Kaufman
What's Behind the Mysterious Decline of the Red-headed Woodpecker?
October 13, 2017 —
Popular and unmistakable, the bird has seen drastic population drop-offs over the past 50 years. Why?
Being a Good American Kestrel Dad Comes at a Cost
August 08, 2017 —
Why do male kestrels lose out to females for the best wintering sites? It goes back to their roles as breadwinners during the breeding season.
Eleven Eye-Opening Photos of Birds Just Living Their Lives
August 01, 2017 —
Each year our photo awards deliver an abundance of amazing images. This gallery of 2017 entries gives a glimpse into a variety of avian behaviors.
Goodbye Thayer’s Gull, Hello Cassia Crossbill: This Year's Changes to the Official List of North American Birds
July 06, 2017 —
The American Ornithological Society’s 2017 updates are here. Study up.
The Catbird Has a Simple Trick to Outsmart Brood Parasites
May 24, 2017 —
When it comes to protecting its nest from the Brown-headed Cowbird and other nest invaders, the quirky Gray Catbird is especially talented.
The Barn Swallow Is Slowly Conquering the World
April 27, 2017 —
By expanding its breeding range in an unprecedented way, the adaptable swallow continues its spread—while baffling bird experts along the way.
How to Start Identifying Birds by Their Songs and Calls
April 12, 2017 —
Part one in our new series to help you build your birding skills—and love of birds—by learning how to bird by ear.
The Fascinating and Complicated Sex Lives of White-throated Sparrows
March 29, 2017 —
With their quadruple personalities, those little brown birds at your feeder are a lot more interesting than they might appear.
