Articles by Mark Jannot

Year of the Bird

How Birds Bind Us

By Mark Jannot
December 15, 2017 — In such a divisive age, those things with feathers bring people together in so many inspiring—and creative—ways.
News

Inside the Race to Save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, North America’s Most Endangered Bird

By Mark Jannot
September 22, 2017 — The only hope to prevent extinction may be to remove some of the last birds from the wild for captive breeding. This summer scientists scrambled to collect enough sparrows before the breeding season’s end.
Letter From the Editor

The Alarming Decline of the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Is a Wake-Up Call

By Mark Jannot
September 21, 2017 — These birds are barely hanging on in the wild, but there’s still hope.
Letter From the Editor

Audubon Remains Dedicated to Practicing Journalism You Can Trust

By Mark Jannot
July 06, 2017 — Our commitment to rigorous reporting stretches back more than a century—and far into the future.
Letter From the Editor

This Spring, Help Birds by Growing Native Plants

By Mark Jannot
March 24, 2017 — Looking to make a positive contribution to the world? Audubon has a handy new tool to help.
News

Reminder: Scott Pruitt Is Still an Abysmal Choice to Lead the EPA

By Mark Jannot
January 31, 2017 — The former Oklahoma attorney general is likely to be approved this week, but there are a slew of reasons why he shouldn't be. Here are some of them.
Letter From the Editor

That Thing with Feathers

By Mark Jannot
December 10, 2016 — When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.
Letter From the Editor

Why We Partnered With FERN on Our Palm Oil Investigation

By Mark Jannot
September 19, 2016 — When nonprofit conservation meets nonprofit journalism, great things ensue in the magazine.
Letter From the Editor

A Closer Look at Birds, Humans, and Their Shared Experiences

By Mark Jannot
July 08, 2016 — In our new Flock Together series, you'll read inspiring stories about birds and the people who care about them.
Letter From the Editor

Why Audubon Magazine Is Getting Rid of Its Ads

By Mark Jannot
April 21, 2016 — By reclaiming former ad pages, we’re able to give our readers an even more beautiful magazine.