Photography

Here's Why This Mama Merganser Has More Than 50 Ducklings
July 13, 2018 — A photographer in Minnesota recently captured an adorable shot of a Common Merganser followed by dozens of fuzzy babies.
These Century-Old Photos Inspired Some of the West's First Bird Refuges
July 11, 2018 — From early conservation "selfies" to close-up shots of nesting birds, the images are curated from a vast new digital archive.
The 2018 APP Photography Awards: Top 100
July 05, 2018 — Feast your eyes on these always exquisite, sometimes hilarious, images, and find out the backstory behind each spectacular shot.
The 2018 APP Photography Awards Winners
July 02, 2018 — Another year, another incredible—and incredibly hard—selection of images to choose from.
How Lost Luggage Led to This Amazing Shot of an Atlantic Puffin
June 21, 2018 — For photographer Ann Pacheco, the potentially trip-ruining mishap ended up being a blessing in disguise.
To Photograph Nesting Puffins, Belly Crawl
June 15, 2018 — Getting up close to these birds can be thrilling, but you've got to be careful.
Five Hotspots for Photographing Puffins, Murres, Auklets, and More
May 30, 2018 — Late spring and summer is the best time of year to capture the so-called “penguins of the north,” even if it takes a bit of travel.
When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food—for photography or simple enjoyment—can be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
A Curious Owlet Peeks Out of Its Nest Box. A Vigilant Photographer Is Ready.
May 04, 2018 — Ashleigh Scully, 16, captured this shot of a curious young screech owl while doing her homework at the kitchen table. Here's how.
Birds Galore! Spectacular Photos of Florida's Nesting Boom
April 12, 2018 — Thanks to optimal conditions, wading birds are breeding in huge numbers throughout the Everglades this year