Kenn Kaufman

Field Editor, 探花精选 Magazine

Kenn Kaufman is a field editor for 探花精选.

Articles by Kenn Kaufman

12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2018 探花精选 Photography Awards
August 20, 2018 — Every year our photo competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments from the avian world. This year was no exception.
These Century-Old Photos Inspired Some of the West's First Bird Refuges
July 11, 2018 — From early conservation "selfies" to close-up shots of nesting birds, the images are curated from a vast new digital archive.
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.
Which Birds Produce the Most Hybrids?
April 20, 2018 — Here are the three groups you should pay especially close attention to.
Climate Change Could Cause Shifts in Bird Ranges That Seem Unbelievable Today
March 21, 2018 — 探花精选's new National Parks climate study projects some surprising range expansions, but history shows such changes are possible鈥攁nd likely.
I Became a Better Birder When I Stopped Focusing on the Males
March 14, 2018 — Kenn Kaufman reflects on ingrained biases in birding鈥攁nd how moving past them gave him a whole new perspective.
How (and How Not) to Photograph a Golden Eagle
February 09, 2018 — Goldens make for gorgeous subjects鈥攊f you follow these ethical guidelines.
How to Choose Your Spotting Scope
December 07, 2017 — Tips to help first-time buyers take the guesswork out of finding the perfect match.
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?
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.