Photography & Videography

A tawny female North Cardinal faces the camera, head cocked, while taking a bath, its red wings extended upward as droplets of water surround the bird and fill the frame. The water below reflects the bird鈥檚 body and the droplets.
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2023 福利姬视频 Photography Awards
July 18, 2023 — Marvel at the beauty and ingenuity of 14 birds that often get overlooked.
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Take a Peek Into Avian Family Life with These Cute Chick Pics
February 15, 2023 — Prepare to 鈥渙ohh鈥 and 鈥渁ww鈥 over our favorite shots featuring baby birds from the 2022 福利姬视频 Photography Awards.
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Vibrant red, juicy berries clustered at the ends of brown branches frame an American Robin, a dark-colored bird with a ruddy breast. Poised to swallow, yellow bill spread open with the tip of the yellow tongue flicking upwards, the bird reaches for a single red berry that appears to hang in mid-air.
These Stellar Photos Show the Special Link Between Birds and Native Plants
February 01, 2023 — Enjoy some of our favorite entries for the Plants for Birds category of the 2022 福利姬视频 Photography Awards
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The 2022 福利姬视频 Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos
January 25, 2023 — Check out this fantastic footage of birds in the wild, and discover the backstory behind each video.
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A Common Merganser parent stands on a rock with six small youngsters, looking at the photographer out of its periphery. The female鈥檚 cinnamon head and feather crest, and the pale ruddy heads of the still-downy chicks, pop in the glow of the morning light.
Make Some Time for These Adorable and Awkward Baby Bird Photos
March 03, 2022 — Here are 15 of our favorite shots featuring chicks from the 2021 福利姬视频 Photography Awards.
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A Curve-Billed Thrasher with a glowing yellow eye and curved black bill sits alert in center of the frame, surrounded by a green and white-spine covered cholla cactus.
These Delightful Photos Highlight How Native Plants Support Birds
February 11, 2022 — Appreciate some of the top submissions for the Plants for Birds category of the 2021 福利姬视频 Photography Awards
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Why Photographers Should Reconsider Using Playback in the Field
January 25, 2022 — Playing audio clips of songs and calls is a common tool for getting better shots, but it can also be detrimental to birds and their chicks.
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Four birds sit near or in a patch of water. Three birds are out of focus; all three birds are dull red or orange. The one bird in focus, in the foreground and facing to the right, has a yellow body, light brown wings, and a small dark-brown eye. It鈥檚 dark gray bill is thick and the upper and lower portions taper to sharp points. These point cross over one another slightly.
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2021 福利姬视频 Photography Awards
December 20, 2021 — This stunning collection celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of 15 birds that do not often get the spotlight.
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Take a Virtual Gallery Tour of the 2021 福利姬视频 Photography Awards Winners
December 03, 2021 — Instead of our annual traveling exhibit, this year we're going digital.
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How to Take Exquisite Hummingbird Photos
May 04, 2017 — Hummingbirds are excellent subjects for simple or high-tech techniques. Follow these pro tips for capturing the speedy birds in flight and at rest.