Florida's Wading Birds Are Nesting In Droves This Year
April 06, 2018 —
An extra-wet rainy season shows that, given a chance, the Everglades ecosystem can bounce back from a century of abuse.
About
Senior editor Andy McGlashen joined the Ä¢¹½Av staff in 2018 after a previous role as editorial fellow. His reporting for the magazine has taken him inside prisons, to otherworldly saline lakes, and into the skies above the Everglades. Andy holds a master’s degree in environmental journalism from Michigan State University. He lives in Chicago.
Articles by Andy McGlashen
It's Official: Flamingos Belong in Florida
February 21, 2018 —
New historical evidence suggests the Sunshine State’s leggy pink emblems aren’t just escaped captives—they’re heralds of a species in recovery.
Meet Eight Birds That Depend on the Farm Bill
February 12, 2018 —
From North Carolina forests to California rice fields, the farm bill is a powerful tool for protecting and restoring avian habitat. As Congress begins rewriting the legislation, birders should pay close attention.
Merlins Could Prevent a Piping Plover Comeback Around the Great Lakes
January 25, 2018 —
A study finds that the falcon’s resurgence poses a threat to nesting plovers. Should the raptors be removed or killed to save the endangered species?
With Reversal on Florida Offshore Drilling, Zinke Highlights His Selective Hearing
January 12, 2018 —
What's good news for the state can also be seen as yet another example of political favoritism by the current administration.
Five Hotspots for Photographing Bald Eagles
January 05, 2018 —
The pros tell us about their favorite places to shoot Baldies.
As Border Wall Plans Progress, the White House Flouts Environmental Laws
December 22, 2017 —
Officials confirm the bird-rich Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is the 'probable' starting point for construction.
An Introduction to Imping, the Ancient Art of Feather-Mending
December 22, 2017 —
The practice has been described by kings, mentioned in Shakespeare, and is regularly performed at rehabilitation clinics everywhere.
Hungry Seabirds and Snowy Owls Show Worrying Declines in IUCN Red List e
December 12, 2017 —
Climate change is pushing more birds to the brink, but a kiwi comeback and other bright spots show that conservation pays off.
Step Up Your Holiday Baking Game With These Realistic Bird Cookies
December 08, 2017 —
Ecologist Sarah MacLean is whipping up a cookie guide to the birds of North America, and she has some tips for your kitchen.
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