Andy McGlashen

About

Senior editor Andy McGlashen joined the ��Ĵ�ý 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

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

Two guys wearing suits, rollerblades, and binoculars sit on a bench next to a pond.

Get to Know the Brothers Behind the Buzziest Birding Film in Years

September 29, 2025 — Owen and Quentin Reiser take us behind the scenes of “Listers” and preview their next project.

Movies & TV

A squirrel hangs upside down eating from a suet feeder.

How to Stop Squirrels From Raiding Your Bird Feeders

September 18, 2025 — An expert shares guidance on rodent-resistant setups fit for any living space.

Bird Feeding and Care

The three brothers pose for a portrait in Jim's home studio filled with paints and brushes, and a picture of Vincent Van Gogh on the wall.

For The Hautman Brothers, the Secret to Duck Stamp Dominance Is All in the Family

September 15, 2025 — The Minnesota painters have achieved unrivaled success in the federal government’s conservation-boosting art competition. They insist technical know-how has little to do with it.

Feature Stories