Photography & Videography

In the foreground a Brown Pelican dives straight down into water while behind it a whale is emerging from the water. Other out-of-focus birds are circling in the cloudy sky.

11 More Amazing Images of Birds and Landscapes From the 2024 ̽��ѡ Photo Awards

September 19, 2024 — Our newest contest category delivered a bounty of beautiful—and birdy—scenes for the judges to choose from. Here are some of our favorites.

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Two Bald Eagles stand on a branch looking down at a juvenile hawk who is looking up at them with its mouth open.

A Teen Photographer Captured a Raptor Rarity: Bald Eagles Raising a Red-tailed Hawk Chick

September 03, 2024 — Fresh off a win in the ̽��ѡ Photography Awards, Parham Pourahmad shares how his fast-growing passion for photographing wildlife led him to document the unusual avian adoption.

Bird Behavior

A hummingbird hovers with its long beak in a bright pink flower.

Birds Saved Melissa Hafting in a Time of Grief. She Wants to Save Them in Return.

July 30, 2024 — In her debut book, ‘Dare to Bird,’ the photographer and ecologist shares how the beauty of the avian world helped her cope with the loss of her parents.

Books

Thick tree branches covered with cascading moss overlap across the frame, a Limpkin standing in the center.

Zoom Out: Tips for Photographing Birds in their Landscapes

July 02, 2024 — Put down the telephoto lens, and you might just enhance your art.

Photography Tips and How-Tos

Two water birds rise up out of the water close together, a long reed held in one of the bird's beak wraps around their long necks as they twirl.

Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2023 ̽��ѡ Photo Awards

February 22, 2024 — From an extra hungry Great Blue Heron to a very determined Verdin, this year's selections once again provide a vivid glimpse into the lives of birds.

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