![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’s dark gray bill is thick and the upper and lower portions taper to sharp points. These point cross over one another slightly.](https://media.audubon.org/web_seanmcelaney_redcrossbill_amateur_high-res.jpg?width=233&height=200&auto=webp&quality=10&fit=crop&disable=upscale&enable=upscale&blur=100)
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards
December 20, 2021 —
This stunning collection celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of 15 birds that do not often get the spotlight.