Rachel Faulkner’s Archive

Yaeda Valley landscape, Tanzania.

Photo of the Day: Yaeda Valley, Tanzania

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Sunset over California valley

Nature Photography: A Fun and Free Outdoor Summer Activity for Kids

Attention, Parents! Summer officially started a week ago and if your kids aren’t already out of school and hanging around the house, they soon will be. Now, we all know … Read more

Photo of the Day: Burrowing Owl

Burrowing owl in Cape Coral, Florida Photo by Cindy J. Bryant Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the … Read more

National Wildlife Photo Contest Category Spotlight: Backyard Habitats

You don’t have to go on safari or travel to some exotic locale to get wonderful nature photos. The Backyard Habitat category of our National Wildlife Photo Contest celebrates the … Read more

American woodcock

Photo of the Day: “Timberdoodle”

American woodcock parent and chick Photo by Mark Preston Did You Know? The American woodcock is also called the “timberdoodle” in some areas! NWF staffer, Carla Brown, shares interesting facts … Read more

Gray fox yawning

Photo of the Day: Sleepy Gray Fox

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Photographer on Lake Maurepas, Louisiana

Celebrate National Nature Photography Day on June 15th!

National Nature Photography Day is coming up on June 15th. This day, dedicated to celebrating nature photography and its role in aiding conservation efforts is near and dear to our … Read more

Damselfly in the rain

Photo of the Day: Rainy Day Damselfly

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 43rd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Long-tailed weasels peeking out of burrow

Photo of the Day: Long-tailed Weasel Peek-a-Boo

Two, young long-tailed weasels (Mustela frenata) peeking out of a burrow Photo by Donald Quintana If you enjoy photos of wildlife and nature, check out the 43rd Annual National Wildlife … Read more

Zebra herd

Photo of the Day: Keeping Pace

A zebra foal appears to be floating in mid-stride with all four legs lifted from the ground Photo by Daniel D’Auria, MD If you enjoy photos of wildlife and nature, … Read more