Audubon Photography Awards

A Cactus Wren hovers with its wings outstretched near a cholla cactus with pink flowers, holding bits of dry plants in its beak.
14 Charming Photos That Showcase the Beautiful Bonds Between Birds and Native Plants
May 28, 2026 — Bask in some of our favorite images from the Plants for Birds category in the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards.
Our 10 Favorite Bird Videos From the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards
March 23, 2026 — Come for the adorable yawning loon chick, stay for the enchanting Rainbow-bearded Thornbill.
Perspectives That Take Flight: Women Capturing the Lives of Birds in the Audubon Photography Awards
March 10, 2026 — Patience, empathy, and observation—qualities that transform moments in birds’ lives into visual stories of nature and conservation.
A fuzzy great horned owl chick snuggles up against its parent in their nest, both with their eyes closed, with wispy spanish moss hanging around them like a curtain.
These Precious Photos of Baby Birds Are Just What You Need
February 24, 2026 — Our favorite chick pics from the 2025 Audubon Photo Awards will improve anyone's day.
Two Brown Noddies perch on a Brown Pelican in the water, one on its back and one on its head.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2025 Audubon Photo Awards
January 30, 2026 — Take a peek into the always entertaining lives of birds, from intimate moments with mates to fierce fights for territory.
The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards: The Top 100
September 24, 2025 — Marvel at the beauty of birds and learn the stories behind our favorite images from this year’s contests—featuring, for the first time, photographers from Chile and Colombia.
A man in a raincoat holding a camera stands in front of mountains and a lake.
Building a Career as a Chilean Nature Photographer
September 17, 2025 — The winner of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards Grand Prize, Chile and Colombia, devotes himself to supporting biodiversity conservation in Chile.
A young person stands in front of a camera with a long lens, binoculars are hanging from his shoulders.
How One Determined 14-Year-Old Became an Award-Winning Bird Photographer
September 17, 2025 — As the Audubon Photography Awards' first youth prize winner from South America, Camilo Sanabria Grajales wants to document birds to educate people about the importance of conservation.
The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards: Honorable Mentions
September 17, 2025 — From intimate mating moments of shorebirds to scenic views of soaring raptors, here are the runner-up images in our annual Audubon Photograpy Awards that captured our judges’ attention.
The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
September 17, 2025 — Enjoy our annual celebration of outstanding bird visuals—now featuring new prizes and winners from across the Western Hemisphere.