Andrew Del-Colle

Digital Editorial Director, Audubon Magazine

Articles by Andrew Del-Colle

How Do Birds Cope With Cold Winter Weather?

January 24, 2024 — From fluffing up to hunkering down, birds rely on these survival strategies when the temperature dips.
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Love the Hit Game Wordle? Try BRDL, a Bird-Inspired Spinoff

January 27, 2022 — The daily word quiz that has taken the internet by storm now has a version for birders. Just make sure you know your banding codes.

Ivory-billed Woodpecker to Be Officially Declared Extinct in U.S.

September 29, 2021 — After decades of debate and searching, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing the bird along with 22 other species from the endangered species list.

Two Fantastic Warblers Anyone Can Find

May 14, 2021 — Ready to up your warbler game but not sure where to begin? Seek out water to get started with this popular pair.

Pine Siskins Have Taken Over the Country

October 23, 2020 — From coast to coast, the species has irrupted in astounding numbers

Trump Opens Atlantic's Only Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing

June 05, 2020 — Called the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, the area teems with ocean life, including overwintering Atlantic Puffins.

Take the John James Audubon ‘Birds of America’ Quiz

February 27, 2019 — We've chosen excerpts from 15 of JJA's original writings. Can you guess which bird he was describing?

An Open Letter to the Central Park Mandarin Duck

November 09, 2018 — cc: all other hot ducks

Red-breasted Nuthatches Are Invading the Northeast This Fall

October 05, 2018 — Due to a likely food shortage in their Canadian range, the birds have started showing up throughout the U.S. in droves.

No, That's Not an Owl Outside Your Window

August 31, 2018 — It's probably a Mourning Dove. Here's the difference between their calls.