Someone Saved a Digital Image File to a Bird

Science and music YouTube creator Benn Jordan did something that sounds impossible: he saved a PNG image to a bird.

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2025-7-29 22:38

Feather Focus: Best Cameras for Bird Photography in 2025

Bird photography: part art, part patience, part losing feeling in your legs while you wait for that bloody kingfisher to land. Because birds won’t wait for you to fumble with your lens cap, you need fast autofocus, insane frame rates, and resolution that can spot a feather out of place. canonrumors.com »

2025-7-8 15:00

Photographer Travels Thousands of Miles to Capture Japan’s Sacred Bird

A photographer traveled thousands of miles from the U.S. so he could capture ethereal photos of Japan's sacred bird, the red-crowned crane, that are now on display in New York City. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-6-24 17:56

Top 3 OM System Cameras for Bird Photography

Many bird photographers prefer the OM System for its design, durability, features, and extra reach. The company makes some of the strongest cameras, with features such as computational photography adding to its appeal. thephoblographer.com »

2025-6-10 10:00

How to set up your camera for beautiful bird photography

Image: Nick Merc Photographing birds can be thrilling and frustrating at the same time. These creatures are fast and unpredictable, so documenting them requires more than a sharp eye. You need the right camera settings to freeze motion, capture fine detail, and handle challenging light. dpreview.com »

2025-5-20 16:00

Unlock the secrets to better bird photos with these beginner tips

Image: Nick Merc For many parts of the world, now is one of the best times to pick up your camera and photograph birds. Migration season is here, which brings a wider variety of species through your area, including ones you may not see any other time of year. dpreview.com »

2025-5-15 16:00

Photo of Bird Bursting Through Waterfall Wins GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2025

The German Society of Nature Photographers (GDT) has unveiled the winning photos from its annual Nature Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-2 17:02

These were the best-selling cameras for ‘bird photographers’ in China

China is probably the most important market for camera manufacturers. And when it comes to Chinese bird photographers, this was the camera market share in 2024: Canon: 1st place with 56. 5% Nikon: 2nd place with 29. sonyalpharumors.com »

2025-3-25 14:28

Adobe’s Generative AI Jumps The Shark, Adds Bitcoin to Bird Photo

Last year, Adobe updated its Firefly generative AI platform multiple times, the most recent coming in September. Over that time, the Lightroom and Photoshop tools that rely on the technology have gotten steadily worse and the system's choice to add a Bitcoin logo to a photo of a seagull is a perfect distillation of the problem. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-10 21:28

Four Photographers Who Remind Us Why National Bird Day Matters

Human activity has greatly affected our ecosystem. According to a new study published in Nature Communications, we have driven 640 species to extinction. That's about 12% of the population, and it also includes species that have never been recorded. thephoblographer.com »

2025-1-5 08:00

Hundreds of Bird Photographers Gather for Rare American Warbler

A lesser-spotted American yellow warbler visiting a sleepy village in England has prompted hundreds of nature photographers and bird watchers to turn out in the hope of catching a glimpse of the tiny yellow bird. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-31 15:10

Feisty Parakeet Bites Lizard in Winning Image of SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year

A parakeet attacking a lizard has claimed first place at the Society of the International Nature and Wildlife Photographers Bird Photographer of the Year 2024. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-19 19:26

Bird Reveals Its Third Eyelid in Scientific Photo Competition

The winner of the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2024 has been announced with an image of a shark hunt form above taking home the top prize. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-6 20:02

Bird Photographer of the Year 2025: приём заявок по 8 декабря

Организаторы BPOTY в очередной раз открыли прием фотографий птиц. Будучи на сегодня самым авторитетным в этом жанре международным конкурсом, он собирает каждый год десятки тысяч лучших «птичьих» снимков от авторов со всего мира. photowebexpo.ru »

2024-10-6 10:13

Подведены итоги Bird Photographer of the Year 2024

Подведены итоги Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY). В этом году для участия в конкурсе было подано несколько десятков тысяч заявок от авторов со всего мира, представивших фотографии птиц в самых различных ситуациях. photowebexpo.ru »

2024-9-29 10:58

Slideshow: winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year awards for 2024

Winners of the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year awards Image: Bird Photographer of the Year/Princeton University Press Yesterday, we got to see the winners of the 2024 Ocean Photographer awards. dpreview.com »

2024-9-25 16:00

Did you lose your SD card full of Iceland bird pics in Norfolk, UK?

Steve Gantlett is on a mission: to find whoever misplaced an SD card full of bird pictures in Norfolk county, England. According to his post on X, formerly Twitter, the card has around 3,700 bird pictures taken in Iceland. dpreview.com »

2024-9-25 19:15

Photographer Captures First-Ever Image of Bird of Prey ‘Lost’ for 55 Years

A wildlife photographer captured the first-ever image of an elusive bird of prey long thought to be lost.

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2024-9-16 19:33

Анонсирована новая часть легендарной Flappy Bird

Спустя 10 лет после феноменального успеха, легендарная Flappy Bird возвращается! ferra.ru »

2024-9-13 08:35

We want to see your best bird photos: DPReview Editors' Challenge

We want to see your best bird photos in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. It's going to get stork raving mad, but moving with no egrets to present your im-peck-able best would be eggcellent. dpreview.com »

2024-5-3 16:00

Bird Photography in New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley

Even though the historic flood plains of the once mighty Rio Grande have long been tamed by human dams and irrigation canals, birds keep returning annually to spend winter in the relatively mild climate of New Mexico. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-17 20:19

Photographer’s Beautiful Pictures of Rainbows That Appear in Bird Wings

A photographer had a happy accident while capturing birds in his garden when rainbows began appearing in their wings.

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2024-2-23 17:59

Stunning ‘Lost’ Bird Species is Photographed For First Time Ever

Scientists have captured the first-ever photograph of a tropical bird species long thought to be lost.

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2024-2-21 19:39

Rare Half-Male, Half-Female Bird is Photographed in Once-in-Century Event

An "extremely rare" half-female, half-male bird was photographed -- in a sighting that has only been made once over 100 years ago. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 16:12

Winners of the 2023 SINWP Bird Photographer of the Year Announced

This year has already seen stunning examples of wildlife photography, both humorous and otherwise. But the winners of the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP) takes the medium to new heights. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 20:39

Bird Landing on Bride’s Head During Vows Wins International Photo Award

A photo of a saucy bird interrupting a wedding ceremony by perching itself on top of the bride's head as the couple were saying their vows has taken home the top prize in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-1 16:33

The Nikon Z9 Just Got Quite an Autofocus Upgrade

Today, the Nikon Z9 is getting yet another upgrade and firmware update. The latest one brings with it something that changes one of our major praises to the system -- bird autofocus. Now, the Z9 can do bird detection in both animal and bird autofocus detection modes. thephoblographer.com »

2023-10-4 07:01

Bird Photographer of the Year 2024: приём заявок по 10 декабря

Организаторы Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) уже в 11-й раз открыли прием фотографий птиц. На сегодня это самый авторитетный международный конкурс в этом жанре, и каждый год он собирает тысячи лучших «птичьих» снимков от авторов со всего мира. photowebexpo.ru »

2023-10-3 10:16

Подведены итоги Bird Photographer of the Year 2023

Подведены итоги Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 (BPOTY 2023). В этом году для участия в конкурсе было представлено более 23 000 фотографий, представляющих птиц в самых различных ситуациях. Жюри отобрало самые яркие снимки, оценивая их как с художественной точки зрения, так с позиции технической сложности осуществления той или иной съемки. photowebexpo.ru »

2023-9-12 10:59

Bird Buddy’s Latest Feeder Cam Uses AI to Capture Close-Up Bird Photos

Bird Buddy is a camera-equipped bird feeder that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically deliver close-up photos of feathered visitors straight to a user's connected smartphone. petapixel.com »

2023-5-18 21:55

What’s The Best Camera for Bird Photography Under $2,000

If you're like us, you probably got into bird photography in the past few years. But finding a full-frame camera for bird photography that's very capable but lightweight can be pretty tough. And sometimes, they don't give your lenses the reach they need. thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-11 19:00

The Cameras With the Best Bird Detection (We’ve Tested Them All)

If you're in the mood to get into bird photography, then there are cameras that can give you a whole lot of assistance. These cameras have a feature called bird detection. And that can really help the photographer get the shots they need. thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-3 19:00

3 Lenses for Bird Photography with a Unique Advantage

If you like to do bird photography, then you're probably very well aware of how much your back can hurt you after walking around for a while. If you're not the type to sit in your car and photograph but instead actively go hiking, then you've come to the right place. thephoblographer.com »

2023-2-18 20:00

Using Bird Detection to Spot Birds in the Forest

There's been lots of development to help photographers make the act of taking photos so much easier. And a lot of us found a lot of joy in bird detection in the past few years. Bird detection helps you use your camera in a way that makes getting that perfect photo of a bird much easier. thephoblographer.com »

2023-2-12 14:00

Bird Photographers, Go Download This Free App Right Now

Hiking at a nearby wildlife refuge was my escape during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Instead of people watching at a crowded shopping center, I escaped to the woods where I wouldn’t see another person for miles and instead watched the birds. thephoblographer.com »

2023-1-5 14:00

This Lens Helps You Get Wonderful Bird Photos!

Using the M.Zuiko 100-400mm lens, you can capture great photos of hummingbirds! Why not check out the OM SYSTEM OM-1? We gave it an Editor’s Choice Award! There are lots of deals and savings available on OM SYSTEM products until the end of the year! In fact, some of their best cameras have savings you’ve … thephoblographer.com »

2022-12-17 14:00

Five Of The Best Bird Photographers We Know

Having a camera with a super high burst rate helps for sure, and Bird-AF mode really helps with tracking birds in flight. But it takes more than just technical superiority to get great images of our feathered friends. thephoblographer.com »

2022-12-11 08:00

Photographer Captures Bird Stealing Baby Alligator From its Mother

A photographer captured a dramatic scene of a heron flying off with a baby alligator while its helpless mother looks on.

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2022-11-23 18:59

Masterful Bird Photos Taken Over Eight Years in the Rainforest

Photographer Christian Spencer has spent the last eight years documenting exquisite birds and is famous for his hummingbird prism photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-6 18:58

Bird Photographer of the Year 2023: приём заявок до 11 декабря

По традиции, сразу же после подведения итогов конкурса прошлого года организаторы объявили о начале приёма работ для участия уже в восьмом по счету конкурсе – BPOTY'2023. . . © PhotoWebExpo, 2022, https://photowebexpo. photowebexpo.ru »

2022-9-19 10:37

Bird Photographer of the Year: лучшие фотографии птиц 2022 года

В этом году для участия было представлено более 20 000 снимков со всего мира. Эти фотографии, посвященные жизни пернатых, включают в себя самые невероятные фотографии и художественной, и с орнитологических точек зрения. photowebexpo.ru »

2022-9-11 11:01

The Winners of the 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year Competition

The Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 competition have been announced, with top honors awarded to Norwegian photographer Erlend Haarberg for his photo of a rock ptarmigan in winter plumage taking flight above snow-covered mountains. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-9 17:57

The Best Full Frame Cameras for Bird Photography Under $3,000

If you're looking for cameras for bird photography, you should consider full-frame. Sure, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras also do fantastic jobs. But full-frame cameras will let you do so much more than just bird photography. thephoblographer.com »

2022-9-5 19:00

Comparing Sony, Canon, and OM System for Exciting Bird Photography

One of the cool things that we do here at the Phoblographer is update reviews that we've done. And we've worked to update our Canon, Sony, and OM System reviews as much as we can. But recently we've also added more to them due to a head to head comparison we did. thephoblographer.com »

2022-8-30 13:00

Slideshow: These are just some of the finalists for the Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 competition

Finalist Preview for Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 So far, over 20,000 images have been submitted to the annual Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition. Photographers from 115 countries have entered their best shots in hopes of winning the Winning and finalist images will also be published in a 256-page book, Competition 7, currently available for pre-orders on the BPOTY website. dpreview.com »

2022-6-21 17:22

The Current Frontrunners for Bird Photographer of the Year 2022

The international Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 (BPOTY) photography competition has released the current frontrunners from its annual competition. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-6-16 20:48

3 Lightweight Lenses for Bird Photography That Photographers Will Love

If given the opportunity, we think that everyone would love photographing birds. But not everyone wants to carry all that much weight on them. Luckily, there are some fantastic lightweight lenses for bird photography out there. thephoblographer.com »

2022-5-18 13:00

American Dippers: A Personable Little Bird You Must Know About (8 Pics)

American Dippers are very special birds and I would like to tell you all a little bit about them while sharing a few of my favorite photos I've made of them this winter. Often heard but not seen, the American Dipper is North America's only truly aquatic songbird. boredpanda.com »

2022-3-15 20:00

Photographer Captures Gorgeous Bird Photos in Her Own Backyard

During the spring and summer of 2021, I did not do a lot of photography in places other than my backyard. I have always spent some time photographing birds in my yard, with my favorite subject being the blue jay. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-3-3 20:34

Bird Photography with the Nikon z9 Is Pretty Great

We've had the Nikon z9 for a little while now, and we've been actively testing it in the field. The camera, which is probably one of the most innovative on the market, has lots of potential. It's mostly targeted at sports photographers and photojournalists. thephoblographer.com »

2022-1-27 14:00