UK wildlife photographer Carl Bovis has built a following of hundreds of thousands by sharing charming, high-quality bird photography. So when a photo of a rain-soaked woodpigeon mid-preen got him blocked by an offended stranger, the resulting exchange turned into one of the stranger moments of his career. "Do You Even Like the Subject of Your Pics?" A woman identifying … [Read more...] about A Photographer Shared an Unflattering Bird Photo. A Stranger’s Reaction Made It Go Viral.
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This 14-Year-Old Photographer Chased A Hummingbird For Years — Then Got The Shot In A Split Second
Camilo Sanabria Grajales was six years old when a Blue-gray Tanager perched near him at a park in Cali, Colombia, and changed the course of his life. Eight years later, the now 14-year-old has an Honorable Mention in the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards to show for that early fascination — this time for a photo of a species he'd been chasing for years: the Ruby-topaz … [Read more...] about This 14-Year-Old Photographer Chased A Hummingbird For Years — Then Got The Shot In A Split Second
Snowy Owl’s Murder Mittens: A Captivating Winter Encounter
Winter in the northeast of YYC offers a unique opportunity to witness the majestic snowy owl. These magnificent birds, with their striking white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, are a sight to behold. However, capturing them on camera can be a challenging task. Recently, I had the privilege of spending nearly an hour observing a snowy owl perched on a rural fence. The … [Read more...] about Snowy Owl’s Murder Mittens: A Captivating Winter Encounter
Capturing the Beauty of Dynamic Soaring: Photographer Ash Thomson’s Stunning Image of an Albatross in Flight
Photographer Ash Thomson has captured an extraordinary moment in nature with his stunning photograph of a flying albatross. The photograph captures the bird in mid-flight, with its wings outstretched, showcasing the stiff and cambered structure of its wings, which are perfectly adapted to favor dynamic soaring. Dynamic soaring is a flying technique used by many large birds, … [Read more...] about Capturing the Beauty of Dynamic Soaring: Photographer Ash Thomson’s Stunning Image of an Albatross in Flight
Secretary Birds Have More Luxurious Lashes Than Any Human We Know
Some birds have really silly names. Yeah, yeah, I know that the "white-browed tit-warbler" wasn't named after what it sounds like it was, but that doesn't change the fact that it's funny to modern ears. The fact is that most birds gained their common names long before they meant what they do now. Sometimes, that results in something cheeky and funny, and … [Read more...] about Secretary Birds Have More Luxurious Lashes Than Any Human We Know