Jennifer Bogo

Chances are, if you’ve spent any time near a body of water, you have seen an Osprey. Aptly nicknamed fish hawks, the birds hunt along coastlines, rivers, and lakes throughout the hemisphere and the world. But have you ever really seen an Osprey? Mark Smith’s arresting cover photo captures the raptor in spectacular detail, revealing how fine-tuned it is to its aquatic lifestyle.

Take it from someone who has stood in the middle of an Adélie Penguin colony, surrounded by birds perched atop rock nests and calling to mates: Penguins are loud. They’re industrious and patient. And perhaps above all, they’re singularly focused on the task at hand—finding food and raising their young. These qualities serve penguins well, but like birds across the hemisphere, they’re being tested.

Audubon Magazine Winter 2025 Editor’s Note The legacy of Audubon’s longtime field editor still flows through our pages. Frank Graham Jr. in 2007. By Jennifer Bogo Vice President, Creative and Editorial This article is a product of Audubon magazine. Become a member to receive our quarterly print issue in the mail. Sitting on my desk is a well-thumbed copy of The Audubon Ark. I have flipped through it countless times, immersing myself in Audubon’s history.