Bird Cams

09/27/2026

Welcome to Day 3 of our Fall Week! 🍁

Today we're sharing a highlight from our Cornell FeederWatch Cam that shows off the stunning fall foliage seen in Ithaca, NY. Enjoy this clip of Blue Jays and woodpeckers dining on seed and peanuts while the bright colors of autumn can be seen in the background.

With fall migration underway, Cornell Lab Bird Cams are giving you a chance to gear up for a season full of birds with the Ultimate Fall Birdwatching Bundle, including prizes from ZEISS, Wild Birds Unlimited, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Runner-up prizes are also available. Enter by 9/30 at https://cloud.bird.cornell.edu/bird-cams-fall-2026-giveaway

09/26/2026

It’s a hummingbird bonanza!

For Day 2 of our Fall Week, we’re throwing it back to the West Texas Hummingbird Feeder Cam during fall migration in 2021. During this busy migration period, up to 12 species of hummingbirds could be seen at the feeders in the Davis Mountains!

Curious whether leaving your feeders out can affect migration? Read on at https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/should-i-stop-feeding-birds-in-fall-so-they-can-start-their-migration/

09/25/2026

Fall is here! 🍁 To kick off the new season, we're bringing you a week full of fun fall content from the cams. We'll be revisiting cam footage from past years and sharing the best autumn highlights.

Today, we’re throwing it back to some great fall foliage from our retired Sapsucker Woods Pond Cam. Enjoy this scenic clip of clouds passing over the pond and the changing leaves.

Want to learn more about fall migration? Check out answers to 6 common questions about migration here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/6-common-bird-migration-questions-answered-by-our-expert/

09/24/2026

Here’s a closer look at Athena’s (not so little!) owlet, thanks to Wildflower Center volunteer photographer Bill J. Boyd. Last night’s flight was brief, but getting to that point took months of care.

At the release, Jules Maron explained how Austin Wildlife Rescue decides when a young great horned owl is ready. The team looks for strong flight, the ability to hunt and a natural wariness of people. “We love it when our patients hate us,” Jules said. An owl that wants to keep its distance from humans is acting like a wild owl should.

We’re grateful to AWR for giving Athena’s owlet the time and care it needed to get there, and to Bill for sharing this photo.

09/23/2026

Fall is here! 🍁 Have you entered to win the Ultimate Fall Birdwatching Bundle from Bird Cams yet? Enter by September 30 for a chance to win brand-new binoculars from ZEISS Birding, bird-feeding products from Wild Birds Unlimited, and resources from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Seven runner-up prizes are also up for grabs!

The Cornell Lab Bird Cams are giving you a chance to gear up for a fall full of birdwatching! Enter to win a bundle of prizes designed to help you look for, listen to, and welcome birds in your backyard and beyond.

09/23/2026

Enjoy this quick clip of a striking Evening Grosbeak making a brief appearance on the Hellgate Osprey Cam. These stocky finches have large conical bills, perfect for cracking open seeds, cones, and tree buds. Males are stunning with a dark head fading to bright yellow underparts, bright yellow eyebrow, and mostly black wings with bright white patches. Females are overall gray with some white on the wing. Evening Grosbeaks are found in forested regions at higher elevations across the northern half of the United States and show up irregularly at feeders during the winter. Follow along at AllAboutBirds.org/Ospreys

09/22/2026

Watch as a white-spotted prepona butterfly sips fruit juice on the Panama Fruit Feeder Cam. Butterflies lack teeth and cannot chew solid food, instead using a straw-like mouthpart called a proboscis to sip liquid like flower nectar, fruit juice, or moisture from animal droppings. Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/PanamaFeeders

09/21/2026

Watch as a White-faced Heron walks past a young albatross on the Royal Cam. This common wading bird is identified by its petite frame, gray body, white face and yellowish legs. The White-faced Heron can be found in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/Albatross

09/20/2026

Time for a refill! Watch as a Violet-bellied Hummingbird zips by the Panama Hummingbird Feeder Cam looking for the nectar feeder to be replaced. As soon as the feeder reappears, a butterfly immediately lands on the feeder followed by a White-vented Plumeleteer and a Blue-chested Hummingbird. Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/PanamaHummers