Andrew Del-Colle

Digital Editorial Director, Audubon magazine
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 for 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, whom he also plans to brainwash. 

Articles by Andrew Del-Colle

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
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?
Quiz
An Open Letter to the Central Park Mandarin Duck
November 09, 2018 — cc: all other hot ducks
News
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.
News
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.
Bird Questions and Facts
Three Ways You Can Help Migrating Birds This Fall
August 28, 2018 — Migrants heading south face myriad man-made obstacles, but there are actions we can all take to save their lives.
Year of the Bird
The Birds Are Watching: Jenny Kendler's Storm King Installation Sends a Message
July 26, 2018 — Inspired by Audubon science, the new outdoor artwork features the eyes of 100 bird species threatened by climate change.
News
[UPDATED] Veterans, Department of Defense Oppose Sage-Grouse Rider on National Defense Authorization Act
July 18, 2018 — The NDAA provision claims that for the good of our military three species should be excluded from being designated as endangered.
News
Great Horned Owl Takes Another Chick From Hog Island Osprey Nest
July 12, 2018 — Four nights after the first attack, the owl returned to Steve and Rachel’s nest despite the recent addition of lights as a deterrent.
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