Birds

June 14, 2018

Pretty Pigeon Portraits Celebrate the Overlooked Beauty of the Common City Bird

Many people may not consider pigeons to be beautiful birds, but photographer Andrew Garn disagrees. The native New Yorker has spent the last eight years capturing the charm of these common city birds, using high-speed strobe light photography—a technique that’s often reserved for studio fashion shoots.

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By Emma Taggart on June 14, 2018

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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.

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By Jessica Stewart on March 23, 2018

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March 20, 2018

See the Soaring Shortlist for the 2018 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards

With a focus on our feathered friends, the Bird Photographer of the Year contest fosters a “growing interest and passion for...

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By Kelly Richman-Abdou on March 20, 2018

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March 13, 2018

Extremely Rare Yellow Cardinal Spotted at Backyard Feeder in Alabama

Avid birdwatcher Charlie Stephenson was looking at her backyard birdfeeder in late January when she saw something surprising, a yellow cardinal nibbling on some seeds. Having never seen a mustard-hued cardinal before, she took a video and posted it to Facebook. Quickly, she realized that her discovery was something special.

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By Jessica Stewart on March 13, 2018

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March 7, 2018

Photographer Captures Brilliant Bird Portraits to Help Save Endangered Species

National Geographic photographer, speaker, author, and conservationist Joel Sartore is the founder of the Photo Ark, an inspiring project that...

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By Emma Taggart on March 7, 2018

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February 9, 2018

Dreamy Photos Capture the Storybook Love Between Pastel Parrotlet Birds

Birds have an exquisite beauty that is amplified by fine art photography.

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By Sara Barnes on February 9, 2018

August 26, 2017

30 Hummingbirds Gather in Bird Bath for a Mini Pool Party Ritual

Humans aren’t the only ones that get to enjoy pool parties. Bird baths also encourage these sorts of enthusiastic gatherings—splashing and all. Backyard nature store Wild Wings, which specializes in fountains and feed, captured this delightful video of a massive hummingbird bath. In less than a minute of footage, it shows 30 of the winged creatures enjoying the refreshing cool of bubbling water. As hummingbirds flutter into the scene, each has their own particular bathing style.

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By Sara Barnes on August 26, 2017

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July 19, 2017

What Happens When a Bird’s Wings Sync Up Perfectly with a Camera’s Frame Rate

Sometimes security cameras can take some strange footage, and Texan Al Brooks was in for a treat when he reviewed...

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By Jessica Stewart on July 19, 2017

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August 7, 2015

Heroic Dentist Saves Bald Eagle Suffering from Gunshot Wound

The residents of Tofino, British Columbia have demonstrated that a little bit of optimism can go a long way.

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By Anna Gragert on August 7, 2015

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