Kenn Kaufman

About

Kenn Kaufman is a renowned bird expert, author of multiple field guides, an accomplished nature artist, and the field editor for Audubon magazine.

Articles by Kenn Kaufman

Turn a Routine Layover into a Mini Birding Adventure

April 25, 2018 — These five avian hotpots near major airport hubs make for easy mid-trip departures.

Travel

Which Birds Produce the Most Hybrids?

April 20, 2018 — Here are the three groups you should pay especially close attention to.

News

Climate Change Could Cause Shifts in Bird Ranges That Seem Unbelievable Today

March 21, 2018 — Audubon's new National Parks climate study projects some surprising range expansions, but history shows such changes are possible—and likely.

News

I Became a Better Birder When I Stopped Focusing on the Males

March 14, 2018 — Kenn Kaufman reflects on ingrained biases in birding—and how moving past them gave him a whole new perspective.

News

How (and How Not) to Photograph a Golden Eagle

February 09, 2018 — Goldens make for gorgeous subjects—if you follow these ethical guidelines.

Ethics

How to Choose Your Spotting Scope

December 07, 2017 — Tips to help first-time buyers take the guesswork out of finding the perfect match.

Gear Advice

What's Behind the Mysterious Decline of the Red-headed Woodpecker?

October 13, 2017 — Popular and unmistakable, the bird has seen drastic population drop-offs over the past 50 years. Why?

Kenn Kaufman's Notebook

Being a Good American Kestrel Dad Comes at a Cost

August 08, 2017 — Why do male kestrels lose out to females for the best wintering sites? It goes back to their roles as breadwinners during the breeding season.

Kenn Kaufman's Notebook

Eleven Eye-Opening Photos of Birds Just Living Their Lives

August 01, 2017 — Each year our photo awards deliver an abundance of amazing images. This gallery of 2017 entries gives a glimpse into a variety of avian behaviors.

Audubon Photography Awards