Andy McGlashen

About

Senior editor Andy McGlashen joined the 51�� 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

Aerial of thawing tundra on the side of a frozen lake.

Can Teshekpuk Lake Be Saved? Gerrit Vyn’s Images Make the Case for a Vital Arctic Haven

September 23, 2026 — As industrial pressures mount, the photographer has dedicated himself to documenting—and protecting—the remote refuge, among the world’s most important bird-breeding grounds.

Photo Essay

Moss hangs from old-growth trees in a dense forest.

A Plan to Repeal the Roadless Rule Threatens Prime Habitat in National Forests

September 09, 2026 — Public lands advocates urge Americans to speak out against a proposal to open millions of acres to new roads and logging.

Conservation News

Two women installing boxes on a pole with an expansive green landscape behind them.

Meet the Students Roadtripping Across Canada to Install a New Generation of Bird-Tracking Tech

June 04, 2026 — Since April, Madison Bygrove and Natalie Emerick have been setting up a cutting-edge, continent-wide Motus Audio network to record migrating birds—and having a grand adventure.

Bird Migration

An American Robin bends down holding its head close to the grass.

How Do American Robins Find Worms? Behold the Rich Sensory World of Birds

April 09, 2026 — From robins to owls and woodcocks, birds have brilliant ways of locating food underground.

Bird Questions and Facts

A Ruffed Grouse stands on a mossy rock at dawn flapping his wings, evident by motion blur.

Here’s How Ruffed Grouse Make That Wild Drumming Sound—and How to Hear it for Yourself

March 27, 2026 — The secretive game bird’s unique courtship display is a treat for birders and a boon for science.

Bird Behavior

A Northern Cardinal hovering in front of a window fighting its reflection.

Why Birds Attack Windows and Mirrors—and How You Can Stop Them

March 10, 2026 — Have an aggressive bird obsessed with its own reflection? Protect it and your property with these simple tips.

Bird Questions and Facts

A male and a female cardinal perch across from each other on a bird feeder eating sunflower seeds.

How to Attract Northern Cardinals to Your Home

February 12, 2026 — Here’s what they love to eat, and how you can help keep them safe.

Bird Feeding and Care

A flock of Snow Buntings camouflaged in white plumage fly over a snowy field.

Farm Fields Hold a Wonderful Winter Secret: Visiting Arctic Songbirds

December 17, 2025 — Need a nudge to get outdoors when the mercury drops? Take inspiration from these hardy travelers and hit some backroads for a comfy birding adventure.

Birding Advice