Migratory birds in our backyards
Enjoy this selection of images of recently spotted migratory species. Read More “Migratory birds in our backyards”
Featured Galleries
Collections of photos selected by the editors that tell stories, show bird families, or explain the fine points of bird ID.
Readers’ photos of their backyard birds
Images from hunkered-down birders of Red-bellied Woodpecker, Painted Bunting, Cedar Waxwing, and more. Read More “Readers’ photos of their backyard birds”
Birds we’re watching while hunkered down
We wondered what birds people are seeing while they’re home due to the pandemic, and we received photos from around the country. Read More “Birds we’re watching while hunkered down”
2019 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Northern Gannet
Rajesh Mohan’s stunning image of a Northern Gannet from a Quebec breeding colony wins first place in our contest. Read More “2019 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Northern Gannet”
2019 Bird Portrait Contest second place: Red Crossbill
Ken Archer’s engaging, tack-sharp image of a Red Crossbill, shot in his backyard, wins second place in our contest. Read More “2019 Bird Portrait Contest second place: Red Crossbill”
2019 Bird Portrait Contest third place: King Penguin
Carl Henry’s stunning closeup of a King Penguin earns third place in our Bird Portrait Contest. Read More “2019 Bird Portrait Contest third place: King Penguin”
2019 Bird Portrait Contest finalists
One dozen extraordinary portraits of birds named as finalists in our latest contest. Read More “2019 Bird Portrait Contest finalists”
2019 Bird Portrait Contest honorable mentions
15 great images of birds from our recent Bird Portrait Contest. Read More “2019 Bird Portrait Contest honorable mentions”
Harrier and owl fight caught on camera
The tussle above Fir Island in Washington lasted only a few seconds. Read More “Harrier and owl fight caught on camera”