Our selections from the first half of November include photos of a Cooper’s Hawk with a big attitude, a leucitic American Robin, and more! Read More “Photos of the day: November 1-15, 2021”
Featured Galleries
Collections of photos selected by the editors that tell stories, show bird families, or explain the fine points of bird ID.
2021 Birds in Flight contest first place: Sandhill Crane
This photo of a crane with its wings intentionally blurred took the top prize. Read More “2021 Birds in Flight contest first place: Sandhill Crane”
2021 Birds in Flight contest second place: Eastern Kingbird and Great Egret
This photo of a kingbird attacking a much larger egret earned high praise from our judges. Read More “2021 Birds in Flight contest second place: Eastern Kingbird and Great Egret”
2021 Birds in Flight contest third place: Osprey
This remarkable photo of an Osprey and its prey took third place in our contest. Read More “2021 Birds in Flight contest third place: Osprey”
2021 Birds in Flight contest honorable mentions
Sixteen more wonderful photos of flying birds, including hummingbirds, owls, a fulmar over ocean waves, and more. Read More “2021 Birds in Flight contest honorable mentions”
Photos of the day: October 16-31, 2021
Our selections from the second half of October include photos of a hungry Belted Kingfisher, an unusually colored Baltimore Oriole, and more! Read More “Photos of the day: October 16-31, 2021”
2021 Birds in Flight contest finalists
The 18 finalists include images of Osprey, eiders, Bald Eagles, American Avocets, and more. Read More “2021 Birds in Flight contest finalists”
Photos of the day: October 1-15, 2021
Our selections include photos of Eastern Bluebirds, a close-up of a Gila Woodpecker, a dramatic group shot of Boat-tailed Grackles, and more! Read More “Photos of the day: October 1-15, 2021”
Photos of the day: September 16-30, 2021
Our selections include photos of a group of Grey Crowned Cranes, a close-up of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, and more! Read More “Photos of the day: September 16-30, 2021”
Photos of the day: September 1-15, 2021
Our selections include photos of two forms of Steller’s Jay, an Atlantic Puffin, a wonderful snapshot of a Burrowing Owl, and more! Read More “Photos of the day: September 1-15, 2021”