Andy McGlashen

Senior Editor, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ magazine
About

Senior editor Andy McGlashen joined the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff in 2018 after a previous role as editorial fellow. His reporting for the magazine has taken him inside prisons, to otherworldly saline lakes, and into the skies above the Everglades. Andy holds a master’s degree in environmental journalism from Michigan State University. He lives in Chicago. 

Articles by Andy McGlashen

Northern Pintails. Mark Duffy/Alamy
Meet Eight Birds That Depend on the Farm Bill
February 12, 2018 — From North Carolina forests to California rice fields, the farm bill is a powerful tool for protecting and restoring avian habitat. As Congress begins rewriting the legislation, birders should pay close attention.
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Merlins Could Prevent a Piping Plover Comeback Around the Great Lakes
January 25, 2018 — A study finds that the falcon’s resurgence poses a threat to nesting plovers. Should the raptors be removed or killed to save the endangered species?
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With Reversal on Florida Offshore Drilling, Zinke Highlights His Selective Hearing
January 12, 2018 — What's good news for the state can also be seen as yet another example of political favoritism by the current administration.
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Five Hotspots for Photographing Bald Eagles
January 05, 2018 — The pros tell us about their favorite places to shoot Baldies.
Tips and How-Tos
As Border Wall Plans Progress, the White House Flouts Environmental Laws
December 22, 2017 — Officials confirm the bird-rich Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is the 'probable' starting point for construction.
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An Introduction to Imping, the Ancient Art of Feather-Mending
December 22, 2017 — The practice has been described by kings, mentioned in Shakespeare, and is regularly performed at rehabilitation clinics everywhere.
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Hungry Seabirds and Snowy Owls Show Worrying Declines in IUCN Red List Update
December 12, 2017 — Climate change is pushing more birds to the brink, but a kiwi comeback and other bright spots show that conservation pays off.
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Step Up Your Holiday Baking Game With These Realistic Bird Cookies
December 08, 2017 — Ecologist Sarah MacLean is whipping up a cookie guide to the birds of North America, and she has some tips for your kitchen.
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Defying Tribes and Public Opinion, Trump Slashes Utah National Monuments by Two Million Acres
December 04, 2017 — The president gutted Bears Ears and cut Grand Staircase-Escalante in half, but experts say he’s on shaky legal ground.
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Maine’s Atlantic Puffins Had One of Their Best Breeding Years Yet
November 29, 2017 — Cooler water and abundant fish led to loads of plump little pufflings.
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