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A Nēnē goose sits in a gravel area of a parking lot at night with buildings and colorful lights in the background.
The Nēnē Survived Near-Extinction. Can It Survive Modern Hawaiʻi?
October 01, 2026 — As the world’s rarest goose adapts to golf courses and strip malls, an unexpected collision with feral cat colonies and speeding traffic threatens to derail decades of recovery.
Conservation News
A person stands inside the hollow base of a walking maple tree, surrounded by a swamp.
Mac Stone Puts His Photography to Work to Save Southern Swamps
September 25, 2026 — Wading alongside gators and cottonmouths, the conservation photographer uses striking imagery to protect the Southeast’s most underappreciated—and imperiled—wetlands.
Profiles
Aerial of thawing tundra on the side of a frozen lake.
Can Teshekpuk Lake Be Saved? Gerrit Vyn’s Images Make the Case for a Vital Arctic Haven
September 23, 2026 — As industrial pressures mount, the photographer has dedicated himself to documenting—and protecting—the remote refuge, among the world’s most important bird-breeding grounds.
Photo Essay
The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: The Top 100
September 23, 2026 — These jaw-dropping images and behind-the-scenes stories showcase the photographers’ artistry and the beauty of birdlife from Canada to Chile.
Audubon Photography Awards
roseate spoonbill in the water, with a black background
Audubon Florida Celebrates Sunshine State Winners in 2026 Audubon Photography Awards
September 02, 2026 — Grand Prize-winning photo features Roseate Spoonbill in St. Augustine.
FLORIDA Audubon Photography Awards
The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: Honorable Mentions
September 02, 2026 — From a soaring pelican to a sparkling hummingbird, this year's runner-up entries reflect dedicated efforts to capture fleeting moments in birds’ lives.
Audubon Photography Awards
The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
September 02, 2026 — We invite you to enjoy the winners of Audubon’s annual photo awards—featuring stunning moments with birds across the hemisphere.
Audubon Photography Awards
Left: A man's arm with a lesser yellowlegs tattoo places a decoy of the same bird on the ground. Right: A hand holds a lesser yellowlegs fitted with colorful leg bands.
Biologists Are Racing to Protect These Elusive Shorebirds. But First They Have to Catch Them
June 24, 2026 — Colombia’s rice fields may seem like an unusual place to seek out Lesser Yellowlegs, but these croplands could play an important role in safeguarding the dwindling species.
Photo Essay
A green caterpillar on a leaf close-up in the foreground with a house on a suburban street in the background.
An Introduction to Insect Photography
June 23, 2026 — Many of the skills and tools of bird photography translate well to smaller subjects, but getting great pictures of insects and other arthropods can also require special considerations.
Photography Tips and How-Tos
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.
Audubon Photography Awards