[Gallery] Top Plants for Birds Photos of 2023

See the best bird photos featuring native plants from the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards. Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( [Collage of six bird species interacting with the native plants they need to thrive.]( [10 Gorgeous Photos Showcasing Birds and the Native Plants They Need]( Since 2019, the Plants for Birds category has become a core part of the Audubon Photography Awards. Judges evaluate submissions for crisp images of birds interacting with native plants in natural ways, whether through foraging, nesting, or gracefully sipping nectar from the Twinberry Honeysuckle, [like this elegant Rufous Hummingbird.]( In capturing these moments, the talented photographers behind each shot underscore the vital relationship between native plants and the birds they support. Explore the best photos from this year’s Plants for Birds category and get inspired by the beauty and simplicity of this timeless relationship. [Learn More]( Looking for the best bird-friendly native plants for your region? [Try Audubon’s Native Plants Database!]( Photos clockwise from top left: Cape May Warbler on American Black Currant, Gregory Seitz; Cedar Waxwing on Common Winterberry, Mary New; Northern Mockingbird on Broadleaf Cattail, Nancy Malecki; Pileated Woodpecker on Slippery Elm, Scott Dere; Rufous Hummingbird on Twinberry Honeysuckle, John Troth; Red-winged Blackbird on Spatterdock, Claire Beiser. All Audubon Photography Awards CONNECT WITH US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [DONATE]( [ADVOCATE]( [GET TEXT UPDATES]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) | [audubon.org]( © 2023 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](