Andrew Del-Colle

About

Brainwashed by his mom at an early age, Andrew Del-Colle has been birding for more than 30 years. He's been the lead digital editor f0r Audubon magazine since 2016. Previously he worked at Road & Track, Popular Mechanics, and Men's Health. Del-Colle earned his master's degree in magazine editing from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2010. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two kids. He also really likes sandwiches.

Articles by Andrew Del-Colle

A Red-flanked Bluetail perches on a thin branch against a green background.

How Rare Is That Rare Bird?

September 23, 2024 — When you consider all the factors that go into the unlikeliest vagrant sightings, it makes you wonder ...

Birding News

‘The Birds That Audubon Missed' Provides New Insights Into the Age of Avian Discovery in America

May 09, 2024 — In his latest book, bird expert Kenn Kaufman focuses on the species that evaded John James Audubon and his peers to explore an exhilarating yet knotty era in ornithology. Read on to learn more about the book and for a Q&A with the author.

Books

Bug Out With the Birds by Finding an Insect Hatch

March 29, 2024 — Want to observe a colorful array of hungry avians? Check out one of these hatches.

News

A round, fluffy-looking owl sits in a tree hollow in the falling snow.

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.

Bird Questions and Facts

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.

Culture

Ivory-billed Woodpecker to Be Officially Declared Extinct in the United States

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.

Bird News

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.

Birding Advice

Pine Siskins Have Taken Over the Country

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

Birding

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.

News