Birding sits at the intersection of so many of my interests: the solitude of nature, the beauty of wildlife, and the excitement of discovery. Blend in my longtime love of … Read more
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Calling all Photographers: The Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest Categories Announced
Make sure your cameras are charged and ready to go! The Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest returns this summer. Learn about the submission categories for this year. This year marks … Read more
Start Snapping: The Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest Returns this August!
About the Photo Contest This year marks our seventh annual Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest! This contest celebrates the power of photography to communicate the importance of supporting wildlife where … Read more
Be a “Nature’s Witness”!
It’s not often you get to wander through an animal kingdom where creatures large and small—from elephants, alligators and bobcats to pikas, polar bears and flamingos—all mingle together in perfect … Read more
10 Tips To Improve Your Wildlife Photography
To build off of this Ranger Rick magazine article, “6 Tips for Wild Pics” by Clay Bolt, here are more expert tips from our professional photographer, Kristen Ferriere: Try photographing during the “Golden … Read more
New Book Captures Stunning Wildlife Migrations
Right now neotropical birds and monarch butterflies are on the move, migrating from their winter grounds in Mexico, Central or South America to their breeding grounds here in North America. Renowned wildlife … Read more
Sunrise and Sunset Photos Capture Stunning Wildlife Silhouettes
A few nights ago I was walking home along a trail. The sun was setting, and the foliage on either side of me was rather dense. As I entered a … Read more
Help Wildlife with Your Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words. Whether you’re using professional digital cameras, film, smartphones or tablets, you can capture compelling images that will have a profound impact on wildlife. … Read more
A Look Back at Our Most Popular Photos of 2014
There’s no question that photography is essential to protecting wildlife, and conservation in general. A photo can inspire action or transform information into a visual experience. We’re absolutely thrilled when our social … Read more
12 Photos of Animals That Remind Us to Appreciate National Wildlife Refuges
I try to remember my camera when I go explore a National Wildlife Refuge, because they never disappoint. There’s an extensive list of species that depend on these lands for survival, … Read more
