Photography

Several of the winning and honorable mention selections, clockwise in a grid from top left: a Red-tailed Hawk claws for a chipmunk; a Red-winged Blackbird dips her bill into a lily pad flower; a Northern Cardinal in flight; a Greater Roadrunner with its back to the camera; a Purple Sandpiper resting; a Sandhill crane adult and chick.
The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions
July 07, 2021 — The finest images and videos from this year's competition showed birdlife at its most tranquil, clever, and powerful.
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Magnificent Frigatebird, captured by 2020 winner Sue Dougherty.
How To Become a Better Bird Photographer: Advice From Audubon Photo Award Winners
July 07, 2021 — Go from beginner to award winner by following these strategies from alumni of our annual bird photography contest.
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See the Emergence and Feast of Brood X Cicadas in All Their Glory
June 21, 2021 — Photographer Chris Linder captured Brood X cicadas as they tunneled out of the earth, burst from their shells, and were devoured by birds.
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Follow These Amazing Instagram Accounts for Beautiful Bird Photos
May 12, 2021 — Need more feathers in your feed? These photographers have you covered.
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Birds Gave This Photojournalist Hope in the Wake of Tragedy
April 29, 2021 — For Joshua McKerrow, posting daily bird photos has provided perspective and connection as he navigates trauma and grief.
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Rare Photos Reveal the Secretive Life of the Banded Ground-Cuckoo
April 07, 2021 — A photographer and scientist collaborated for over a decade to capture stunning images of the endangered bird
Did Somebody Say Baby Bird Photos?
April 01, 2021 — Why yes, yes we did. Here are our favorite shots featuring chicks from last year's Audubon Photography Awards.
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Here's How to Spot a Faked Wildlife Photo—and When to Be Skeptical
March 22, 2021 — The phony-image debunker behind a popular Twitter account shares tips for telling when the perfect shot is too good to be true.
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Tips for Being a Responsible Bird Photographer in the Social Media Age
March 22, 2021 — Practices to protect sensitive birds and habitat should continue after photographers and birders click the shutter.
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Follow These Dos and Don’ts to Show Off Your Bird Photos on Social Media
March 22, 2021 — Half the joy in taking a bird photo is in the act of sharing it.
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