Photography

January 25, 2022 — Playing audio clips of songs and calls is a common tool for getting better shots, but it can also be detrimental to birds and their chicks.

December 20, 2021 — This stunning collection celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of 15 birds that do not often get the spotlight.

December 16, 2021 — A photographer pursues common yard wildlife from a different perspective.

December 3, 2021 — Instead of our annual traveling exhibit, this year we're going digital.

September 9, 2021 — Sebastian Velasquez ventured onto a smoky California beach to photograph birds foraging in a landscape choked by wildfire.

July 13, 2021 — Scroll through these superb images that feature birds in all their varied glory, and find out the backstory behind each shot.

July 7, 2021 — Thousands of people entered photographs and—for the first time— videos in this year’s contest. The finest images showed birdlife at its most tranquil, clever, and powerful.

July 7, 2021 — Go from beginner to award winner by following these strategies from alumni of our annual bird photography contest.

June 21, 2021 — Photographer Chris Linder captured Brood X cicadas as they tunneled out of the earth, burst from their shells, and were devoured by birds.

May 12, 2021 — Need more feathers in your feed? These photographers have you covered.