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Sporting a spiky crest of caramel feathers, a brown female Hooded Merganser swims vigorously while proudly displaying a large, red crayfish she just plucked from the water below. Behind her, a large plume of water raises up behind her as she prepares to take off and escape the males, not pictured, that are after her meal.
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Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards

By The Editors
February 08, 2023 — Females steal the spotlight in these 12 arresting images.
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The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos

By The Editors
January 25, 2023 — Check out this fantastic footage of birds in the wild, and discover the backstory behind each video.
Holiday Gift Guide

Perfect Gifts for the Bird and Nature Lovers in Your Life

By The Editors
November 18, 2022 — Whether novice or expert, backyard birder or a globetrotting adventurer, we’ve got something for everyone on your list. Better yet: For many of these products, their purchase also benefits bird habitat.
Culture

Eight Fantastic New Birdy and Nature-Themed Books for Kids

By The Editors
November 18, 2022 — Winter is prime time to delve into the rich, thrilling, and instructive worlds evoked by the written word.
Culture

Six Books for Bird Nerds and Nature Lovers

By The Editors
November 18, 2022 — These new titles make ideal gifts—or go ahead and treat yourself.
News

10 Fun Facts About the Wild Turkey

By The Editors
November 17, 2022 — Super vision? Flowing beards? Spiral poo? Yeah, there's plenty to talk about when it comes to this American icon.
News

The Bird Migration Explorer Lets You Interact With Nature’s Most Amazing Feat

By The Editors
September 15, 2022 — With this revolutionary new tool, anyone can follow hundreds of species on their epic journeys and discover challenges they face along the way.
A Tree Swallow in flight holds a pine needle in its bill. Slightly off the ground, the bird’s wings are pointing down, its tail slightly slanted. The bottom of the image is a blurred green, the grass coming into focus closer to the bird.
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The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards: The Top 100

By The Editors
July 13, 2022 — Moments of delight and awe abound in this collection of standout bird photography. Scroll through and learn the story behind each shot.
News

Help Us Brainstorm New Names for These Six Birds

By The Editors
July 08, 2022 — Momentum is building to replace honorific common bird names with more descriptive monikers. Share your ideas here!
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The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions

By The Editors
July 07, 2022 — A fledgling raptor learning to hunt. Grouse aiming to impress. Two grebes vying for a meal. This year’s winners caught amazing moments.