This Bald Eagle was spotted searching for a meal in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Retreating ice on the Mississippi River exposed frozen fish that drew in lots of the birds. The Upper Mississippi River region is one of the primary wintering areas for the species.
Photo by Jeff Weymier
Originally PublishedDustin Huntington’s close-up of a Calliope Hummingbird with hitchhiking ants wins the top prize in our contest.
John Economaki’s breathtaking photo of an adult Least Tern and its chick won second place.
Derrick Z. Jackson’s image of Atlantic Puffins on Eastern Egg Rock, Maine, is a testament to the conservation success for this beloved seabird.
