Photography and Videography
Maybe you’re a bird lover who doesn’t know your f-stop from your ISO speed. Or maybe you’re an experienced photographer who’s starting to discover the charms of the things with feathers. Whatever brings you to the world of bird photography, we’ve got the instruction, pro tips, gear recs, and inspiration you’ll need to get settled in.
Recent Photography Stories
Audubon Photography Awards
Take a Virtual Gallery Tour of the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
December 03, 2021 — Instead of our annual traveling exhibit, this year we're going digital.
Photography
How a Photographer Captured This Eerie Shot of Godwits in the Haze
September 09, 2021 — Sebastian Velasquez ventured onto a smoky California beach to photograph birds foraging in a landscape choked by wildfire.
Audubon Photography Awards
The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100
July 13, 2021 — Scroll through these superb images that feature birds in all their varied glory, and find out the backstory behind each shot.
Audubon Photography Awards
The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions
July 07, 2021 — The finest images and videos from this year's competition showed birdlife at its most tranquil, clever, and powerful.
Ethics
How To Become a Better Bird Photographer: Advice From Audubon Photo Award Winners
July 07, 2021 — Go from beginner to award winner by following these strategies from alumni of our annual bird photography contest.
News
See the Emergence and Feast of Brood X Cicadas in All Their Glory
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.
News
Follow These Amazing Instagram Accounts for Beautiful Bird Photos
May 12, 2021 — Need more feathers in your feed? These photographers have you covered.
News
Birds Gave This Photojournalist Hope in the Wake of Tragedy
April 29, 2021 — For Joshua McKerrow, posting daily bird photos has provided perspective and connection as he navigates trauma and grief.
Photography
Rare Photos Reveal the Secretive Life of the Banded Ground-Cuckoo
April 07, 2021 — A photographer and scientist collaborated for over a decade to capture stunning images of the endangered bird
Audubon Photography Awards
Did Somebody Say Baby Bird Photos?
April 01, 2021 — Why yes, yes we did. Here are our favorite shots featuring chicks from last year's Audubon Photography Awards.
Galleries and Photo Essays
Bird vs. Building: Portraits of Flight Gone Wrong
Minneapolis artist Miranda Brandon gives victims of bird strikes new life.
Peregrines—and a Photographer—Bunk Out at Chicago Man’s Apartment
A flower-box nest provides the perfect opportunity for some close-up shots of a plucky falcon family.
Who’s Who?
These owls may wear the same game face, but when it comes to personality, they’re as different as day and night.
