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Articles by The Editors

Six small binoculars lined up on a park bench.
With These Tiny Binoculars, You Can Always Be Birding
October 08, 2026 — Compact and pocket bins are great for travel or daily carry. Here are six pairs worth a spot in your bag.
Binoculars
The 2026 ĢAv Photography Awards: The Top 100
September 23, 2026 — These jaw-dropping images and behind-the-scenes stories showcase the photographers’ artistry and the beauty of birdlife from Canada to Chile.
ĢAv Photography Awards
The 2026 ĢAv Photography Awards: Honorable Mentions
September 02, 2026 — From a soaring pelican to a sparkling hummingbird, this year's runner-up entries reflect dedicated efforts to capture fleeting moments in birds’ lives.
ĢAv Photography Awards
The 2026 ĢAv Photography Awards: Winners
September 02, 2026 — We invite you to enjoy the winners of ĢAv’s annual photo awards—featuring stunning moments with birds across the hemisphere.
ĢAv Photography Awards
Our 10 Favorite Bird Videos From the 2025 ĢAv Photography Awards
March 23, 2026 — Come for the adorable yawning loon chick, stay for the enchanting Rainbow-bearded Thornbill.
ĢAv Photography Awards
A Burrowing Owl flexes its wings and stares at the camera, backlit by dramatic orange light.
13 Photos of Owls That Will Make You Shriek (with Delight)
October 13, 2025 — Have an owl itch that needs scratching? We're here to help.
Photography & Videography
The 2025 ĢAv Photography Awards: The Top 100
September 24, 2025 — Marvel at the beauty of birds and learn the stories behind our favorite images from this year’s contests—featuring, for the first time, photographers from Chile and Colombia.
ĢAv Photography Awards
The 2025 ĢAv Photography Awards: Honorable Mentions
September 17, 2025 — From intimate mating moments of shorebirds to scenic views of soaring raptors, here are the runner-up images in our annual ĢAv Photograpy Awards that captured our judges’ attention.
ĢAv Photography Awards
The 2025 ĢAv Photography Awards: Winners
September 17, 2025 — Enjoy our annual celebration of outstanding bird visuals—now featuring new prizes and winners from across the Western Hemisphere.
ĢAv Photography Awards
Illustration of people birding in different locations, including in an orange raft. A flock of blackbirds fills the upper left quadrant, and a red rocket stands in the middle of the illustration.
The Christmas Bird Count: “Better Than Any Animal Planet Video!”
December 13, 2024 — Volunteers who take part in the annual community science event aren't only collecting invaluable data about bird populations—they're also making memories while they're at it. We asked folks to share some of their favorites with us.
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