Photography

July 28, 2017 — Nesting shorebirds like Piping Plovers and Least Terns are sensitive and skittish. Here’s how to take better photos while respecting their space.

July 20, 2017 — As Arctic-breeding birds begin making their way south in late summer, some stopover sites provide better photo opportunities than others.

July 18, 2017 — ‘RARE—Creatures of the Photo Ark’ highlights photographer Joel Sartore’s mission to document threatened species before it’s too late.

July 12, 2017 — What compels birders to hunker down in dark, often cramped structures? An intimate view of avian lives. But as with birds, every blind has its own character—and story.

July 12, 2017 — Understanding how birds behave at different tidal times is key to capturing a truly great image—or even seeing them at all.

July 07, 2017 — Explore the incredible pool of photographs our judges had to choose from, along with each image's backstory.

July 06, 2017 — Congratulations to the champions—and to all those who strive to share the beauty of birds.

June 29, 2017 — Itching for some gear but don’t want to shell out the dough for new products? Here’s how to purchase quality used gear.

May 26, 2017 — Lisa Franceski has spent eight years shadowing shorebird families at her local beach. Here, she offers her advice for catching intimate shots.

May 11, 2017 — Some people question the difference between the two. There is a distinction—and the lives of birds depend on it.