Advances in digital photography have given us the opportunity to capture the beauty and freedom of birds in the wild like never before. In January 2011, the Wild Bird Trust set up a Facebook page with the intention of celebrating free flight and birds in the wild from around the world. Here are the “Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week” drawn from thousands of photographs submitted to the Wild Bird Trust. Almost 14,000 photographs from 82 photographers from around the world have been emailed to us or posted on our Facebook wall so far. Celebrate the freedom and splendor of birds in the wild with us and stimulate positive change by sharing how beautiful the birds of the world really are with the world…
Please join the Wild Bird Trust page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive all wild bird photo updates and join the Wild Bird Revolution. Submit your own photos and become part of this important effort to bring the magic of wild birds to the world. Prepare to be blown away every week…

Black-headed gull swoops down to look at a perfect reflection in the still water. Or is he looking into the water? (Lennart Hessel)

Red-and-yellow barbet perched close to the photographer. Just look at the colors... (Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania) (Adam Riley/www.rockjumperbirding.com)

Ornate hawk-eagles are most notable for their vivid colors that differ significantly from immature birds (Mexico) (© Art Wolfe/www.artwolfe.com)

The American Kestrel is the only kestrel found in the Americas (Black Hills of South Dakota (USA)) (Ron Linton)

Flamingoes dazzle the eyes and baffle the brain on Kenya’s Lake Nakuru (David Shackelford/www.rockjumperbirding.com)

African darter tossing and catching a fish to make sure the spines are pointing the right way... (Francois Venter)

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird showing off the wonderful, rich colors and delicate feathers (mainly Central America) (Joel Delgado)

Yanomamo girl holds aracari in Parima Tapirapeco National Park (Venezuela) (© Art Wolfe/Art Wolfe Stock)

Bohm's bee-eater stunning as always in the Selous Game Reserve (Tanzania) (Adam Riley/www.rockjumperbirding.com)

Like angels descending from heaven. Egrets flying into a heronry at Nal Sarovar in Gujarat, India (Taushik Mandal)

Pied kingfisher exiting the water after a high-speed dive at fish near the surface... (Hendri Venter)

White-faced and black-bellied Whistling Ducks take flight in Llanos (Venezuela) (composite) (© Art Wolfe/Art Wolfe Stock)

The large gill of hornbills are quite frightening to many smaller birds. The Sulawesi red-knobbed hornbill is native to Indonesian rainforests. (© Art Wolfe/Art Wolfe Stock)

Wild budgerigar flock descends on waterhole at Bush Heritage in Australia's Eurardy Reserve (West Australia) (Geoff Spanner/GS wildshots)

White-crested helmet-shrike strikes a pose and considers the photographer for a moment. (Tony Wilson)

Ferrugineous antbird is endemic to Atlantic Forest in south-eastern Brazil (Adam Riley/www.rockjumperbirding.com)

Little bittern perched in the morning sunlight. A rare photograph. (Shakawe, Okavango River, Botswana) (Adam Riley/www.rockjumperbirding.com)
See the last “Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week” blog post on National Geographic News Watch:
Link: http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/02/09/top-25-wild-bird-photographs-of-the-week-4/
The Wild Bird Trust was founded in South Africa in August 2009 with the primary objective of keeping birds safe in the wild. The trust aims to encourage the use of flagship endangered bird species as “ecosystem ambassadors” in their indigenous habitat. The trust focusses on linking ordinary people with conservation action in the field through innovative marketing campaigns and brand development. Saving Africa’s birds is going to take a determined effort from all of us.
The main aims and objectives of the WBT are to:
- To advance the research in, education about and conservation of all birds in the wild as well as the related habitat.
- Focus will be placed primarily on African species that act as ecosystem and biodiversity indicators although other species and geographical areas will be considered as well.
- To work with all interested and involved parties including government, private sector, NGOs, education and research institutions, aviculture and bird-watching sectors without losing objectivity and independence.
In the pursuit of these aims and objectives the Wild Bird trust works closely with relevant local and international entities and persons, including: government authorities; educational institutions; conservation organizations; and avicultural organizations. The trust is funded entirely by its founder members, charitable donations and conservation grants. The National Geographic Society Conservation Trust was the first to award a large grant to the Wild Bird Trust for our work on the Cape Parrot Project. See: http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2011/12/16/upholi-want-a-forest-rescuing-africas-most-endangered-parrot-from-extinction/
Its simply superb hats off to dose who photographed dose birds go to see dis I JUST LOVED IT
Congratulations to all the top 25 photographer, it is really excellent job they express their feel by hunting the shot. i wish all the best.
It’s very nice……. I love it…
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Great Shot Ever
Thanks to the photographers for giving us this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful photos made by you. It is better to hunt birds photos, than hunt birds to disappear from the map. Congratulations.
As aves nos alegram os olhos, suas cores, formas e graciosidade…
Cat de frumoasa e natura ,cat si tot ce ne-nconjoara – Negresit trebuiesc ocrotite toate acestea..
– Felicitari pentru rabdarea de -a fotografia…!
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Great pictures!!
Amazing creations of the great photographers & splendid creatures. Full credit to all pictures since I don’t want to stop watching so that all are gorgeous.
I love your albums the are splendid and captivating
I really commend your effort and splendid ability in bringing the beauty of nature to our view, it means so much to me as i through it appreciate GOD’S marvelous work of creativity, they are colorful, they demostrat’s a great deal of aesthetic value, thanks to the authority of natgeowild.
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all 25 photographs is very very natural and beautiful,and special for nature lover,congratulation to all photographers.
Amigo gracias por compartir esas lindas fotos. ese magnifico trabajo realizado con todas las dificultades en terrenos agrestes pero ustedes con todo el sacrificio lo superan y logran capturar todas esas magnificas tomas. un abrazo kon mucha sinseridad dios les bendiga.
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Fantastic photographs! The Birds the absolutely beautiful!
nice photography.it’s amaging. i love birds.
wow alot of animals i think this little girl with the bird in her hand is very cute and she deseves an newer animal so yea thanks for having these things these were made for me hahah lol
Nice photography.it’s amazing…….Amazing creations of the great photographer…. I love wild life Photography ……
Really the birds are most beautiful but we don’t know ALLAH how much best beautiful who were created them.
so unreal….awesome!
all of this photographs are totally amazing….nice photograph not only because nice photographers but also nice in object of photography. I’m from Jambi, Indonesia and I suggested you to visit our zoo’s official website to see more amazing animals in my place. the website is http://www.tamanrimbozoo-jambi.com and you can comment in “buku tamu” or in english guests book or klik home.
Nothing is more beautiful than nature.
I love birds, animals,….I love nature.
Excelentes fotos!! gracias por compartir estas imagenes de aves son realmentes hermozas. felicidades por maravilloso articulo. Saludos.
excellent photos…. when we see this amazing natural pictures our mind bloing….
Very very excellant and nice
I like photographs
it;s great job concern with birds……which are the beauty of our nature……………wild world photography give species condition…………..like sparrows in india and world wide in pereal…………….
i am totally speechless thank ,s for beautiful picture
once again, i have witnessed the beauty of God on these creatures such as the reflection of sunlight in drops.