The Editors

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Articles by The Editors

The 2018 Audubon Photography Awards Winners

July 02, 2018 — Another year, another incredible—and incredibly hard—selection of images to choose from.

Sharing the Bay Area's Rich Tapestry of Birdlife — with Cindy Margulis

March 09, 2018 — "You can talk to anybody about a bird; it’s a way of bringing people together."

In Mexico, Grassland Birds and Ranching Can Coexist — with Mauricio de la Maza

March 09, 2018 — "That’s how everything kind of melds together: birds, habitat, water, the people, and economics."

Why the Scrub-Jay Should Be Florida's State Bird — with Eva Ries

March 09, 2018 — "It was as though magic happened, because I felt a pair of feet in my hand."

11 of Our Favorite Stories From 2017

December 26, 2017 — Audubon's editors look back on a busy year.

Good Value

December 07, 2017 — The top-scoring scopes for less than $1,000.

How We Ranked 'Em

December 07, 2017 — An explanation of our methodology.

Midrange

December 07, 2017 — The top-scoring scopes in the $1,000-$2,000 range.

Top of the Line

December 07, 2017 — The top-scoring scopes in the $2,000-plus range.

Seven Sturdy Backpacks for Birders and Bird Photographers

September 26, 2017 — Head out on the trail with all of your gear comfortably and securely stowed.