Our selections included a trio of Northern Saw-whet Owl owlets, a rare yellow Northern Cardinal, and more. Read More “Photos of the day: May 1-15, 2022”
A yellow Northern Cardinal. Photo by Jeremiah Vreeland
Featured Galleries
Collections of photos selected by the editors that tell stories, show bird families, or explain the fine points of bird ID.
Photos of the day: April 16-30, 2022
Our selections from the second half of April 2022 include a portrait of a Cedar Waxwing, an adult King Penguin feeding its young, and a late-April encounter with Rough-legged Hawks in northern Minnesota. Read More “Photos of the day: April 16-30, 2022”
2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest First Place: Blue Jays
Maureen Hills-Urbat of Rockyview County, Alberta, is the winner of our first Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest with this image of squabbling Blue Jays. … Read More “2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest First Place: Blue Jays”
2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Second Place: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The photo’s sharp, detailed look at the moment a tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird preyed on a much smaller insect earned high praise. Read More “2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Second Place: Ruby-throated Hummingbird”
2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Third Place: Carolina Wrens
An up-close look at an adult wren feeding its chick earned third place. Read More “2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Third Place: Carolina Wrens”
2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Finalists
The finalists include images of Snowy and Great Horned Owls, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, a bathing Cooper’s Hawk, and more. Read More “2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Finalists”
2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Honorable Mentions
Photos include shots of courting cardinals, hummingbirds, wrens, a nest-building gnatcatcher, young cranes, and more. Read More “2021 Backyard and City Birds Photo Contest Honorable Mentions”
Photos of the day: April 1-15, 2022
Our selections from the first half of April 2022 include a close-up of a Ruffed Grouse, four Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks soaking up the sun, and a male Painted Bunting at a feeder. Read More “Photos of the day: April 1-15, 2022”
Wintering cranes, geese at Bosque del Apache shine in Canon workshop
Winter home of more than 50,000 cranes and other birds was the site of a livestreamed photography event. Read More “Wintering cranes, geese at Bosque del Apache shine in Canon workshop”
Photos of the day: March 16-31, 2022
Our selections from the second half of March include photos of a vibrant Roseate Spoonbill, an active Reddish Egret, a beautiful Steller’s Jay, and more! Read More “Photos of the day: March 16-31, 2022”