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”
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: March 1-15, 2022
Our selections from the first half of March include photos of a White Stork, an acrobatic Red-breasted Nuthatch, a close-up of a Green Jay, and more! Read More “Photos of the day: March 1-15, 2022”
Photos of the day: February 16-28, 2022
Featuring images of American Wigeons, a male Black-backed Woodpecker, a Red-tailed Hawk in flight, and more. Read More “Photos of the day: February 16-28, 2022”
2021 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Sandhill Cranes
Karen Griggs Winchester’s stunning photo of crane colts resting on their mother’s back won the top prize! Read More “2021 Bird Portrait Contest first place: Sandhill Cranes”
2021 Bird Portrait Contest second place: Southern Ground Hornbill
Dennis Stogsdill’s up-close photo of a Southern Ground Hornbill’s face and especially its eyelashes takes second place in our contest. Read More “2021 Bird Portrait Contest second place: Southern Ground Hornbill”
2021 Bird Portrait Contest third place: Piping Plovers
Intimate moment between adult plover and chick earns high praise. Read More “2021 Bird Portrait Contest third place: Piping Plovers”
2021 Bird Portrait Contest finalists
Our 12 finalists include terrific images of Piping Plover, Great Gray Owl, Southern Ground Hornbill, Allen’s Hummingbird, and more! Read More “2021 Bird Portrait Contest finalists”
2020 Color of Birds contest finalists
Here are the 13 finalists in our Color of Birds contest! Read More “2020 Color of Birds contest finalists”
2021 Bird Portrait Contest honorable mentions
View great shots of Snowy Owl, Great Egret, Cliff Swallow, and more! Read More “2021 Bird Portrait Contest honorable mentions”