Birds

March 23, 2018

Incredible Kingfisher Photo Is the Result of 6 Months of Hard Work, No Photoshop Necessary

Spanish wildlife photographer Mario Cea is known for his incredible bird photography. Using slow shutter speeds and artificial light, he's able to capture feathered creatures in unexpected, artistic moments. Regularly winning international photography competitions, Cea's stunning photo of a kingfisher diving into a pond won the People's Choice Award at the 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and was recently shortlisted for the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards.

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January 16, 2018

Researchers Discover Dinosaur with Shimmering Rainbow Feathers Like a Hummingbird

Researchers have recently discovered an unusual dinosaur that appears to be a combination of a colorful hummingbird and a velociraptor. They named the 161-million-year-old dinosaur from the Jurassic age Caihong juji, which translates from Mandarin to “rainbow with the big crest.” The fossil of this fluffy dinosaur was discovered by a Chinese farmer in 2014, with researchers just publishing their findings in Nature.

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September 1, 2017

Stunning Winners of the 2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest

Now in its third year, the Bird Photographer of the Year is a “celebration of avian beauty and diversity.” Organized by Nature Photographers Ltd and the British Trust for Ornithology, the international competition recently announced its winners across seven categories. In addition to awards for best portrait and birds in flights, the competition awards prizes to the best overall image and best portfolio.

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