Photography and Videography

Interested in taking bird photos?

You've come to the right place! Maybe you’re a bird lover who doesn’t know your f-stop from your ISO speed. Or maybe you’re an experienced photographer who recently realized that birds are endlessly fascinating subjects. Whatever brings you to the world of bird photography, we’ve got the instructions, pro tips, gear recs, and inspiration you’ll need to get going.

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Portrait of a Forest on the Climate Edge
A bird's eye view of a winter scene of a forest with some green pine trees and bare aspen, paper birch, and red maple trees.
Portrait of a Forest on the Climate Edge

In Minnesota, a boreal forest ecosystem could shift north over the Canada border this century. Local photographers, scientists, and land managers are grappling with what that means—and how to respond.

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Recent Photography Stories

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Take a Virtual Gallery Tour of the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards Winners

December 03, 2021 — Instead of our annual traveling exhibit, this year we're going digital.

How a Photographer Captured This Eerie Shot of Godwits in the Haze

September 09, 2021 — Sebastian Velasquez ventured onto a smoky California beach to photograph birds foraging in a landscape choked by wildfire.

The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100

July 13, 2021 — Scroll through these superb images that feature birds in all their varied glory, and find out the backstory behind each shot.

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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Photos: Brad Wilson

Who’s Who?

These owls may wear the same game face, but when it comes to personality, they’re as different as day and night.