{"id":18586,"date":"2025-09-09T11:20:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/?p=18586"},"modified":"2025-09-26T16:30:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:30:52","slug":"experience-natures-masterpieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/experience-natures-masterpieces\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Nature\u2019s Masterpieces in Motion with a New Video Series on Wild Birds from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>September 9, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ithaca, NY<\/em>\u2014The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has developed a new video series, sponsored by OM SYSTEM, that gives viewers an up close and personal look at the intimate, hidden lives of wild birds. Wild Birds Revealed takes viewers behind the scenes with wildlife photographers and filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman, a father and son duo that have traveled the world in pursuit of the perfect shot. Tim and Russell share insights and techniques for getting great wildlife photos while capturing the incredible lives of birds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-list alignright right list-style card-four \"><h2 class=\"article-list-header\">More Cornell Lab News<\/h2><ul><li class=\"article-item\"><div class=\"article-item-container\"><div class=\"article-item-media content-article\" data-link-to=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/news\/\"><figure class=\"article-item-media-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YellowBelliedSapsucker_StevenHunter.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YellowBelliedSapsucker_StevenHunter-720x527.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YellowBelliedSapsucker_StevenHunter-768x563.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YellowBelliedSapsucker_StevenHunter-480x352.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YellowBelliedSapsucker_StevenHunter.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"article-item-body\"><a class=\"article-item-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/news\/\"><span class=\"article-item-header\">News Room<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;With Wild Birds Revealed, we want to take viewers into the field with us and celebrate just how remarkable birds are,\u201d says Tim Laman. &#8220;In each of these short films we combine intimate bird footage with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that brings these hidden moments to life.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild Birds Revealed features the acrobatic antics of Tree Swallows, the hidden lives of Atlantic Puffins, and the stunning fishing skills of Ospreys.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWildlife photography and filming is all about being in the right place, watching closely, and letting the birds reveal their world,\u201d said Russell Laman. \u201cThere\u2019s always more to see when you slow down and watch closely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tim-Laman-photographing-Tree-Swallows-by-Russ-Laman.png\" alt=\"Man lifting a camera to photograph a bird\" class=\"wp-image-18589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tim-Laman-photographing-Tree-Swallows-by-Russ-Laman.png 593w, https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tim-Laman-photographing-Tree-Swallows-by-Russ-Laman-480x271.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tim Laman photographing Tree Swallows by Russ Laman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are truly honored to collaborate with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to share the beauty of birdwatching and the power of visual storytelling with a wider audience,\u201d says Eiji Shirota, Head of OM SYSTEM Business Unit at OM Digital Solutions Corporation. \u201cWe hope this work will inspire a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find Wild Birds Revealed on the Cornell Lab\u2019s YouTube Channel or All About Birds. All three episodes (<a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q03CnM3-0\">Ospreys<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q03CnSY50\">Tree Swallows<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q03CnT0T0\">Atlantic Puffins<\/a>) are live now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The series will be capped off by an online live event on September 25, 2025, giving viewers the opportunity to chat directly with Tim and Russell, ask questions, and learn more about how they capture the inner lives of birds. Register for the live event online at: <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q03C7J370\">https:\/\/dl.allaboutbirds.org\/register-for-wild-birds-revealed-live-event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with OM SYSTEM on this exciting video series,\u201d says Justin Cleveland, manager of Corporate Partnerships at the Cornell Lab. \u201cThanks to OM SYSTEM\u2019s support, audiences will have the opportunity to see some amazing bird behavior and a look at wildlife photographers in action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Editors: <a href=\"https:\/\/cornell.box.com\/s\/hslcfx3dpy1neq70lo1hwsu9rrwm5mp8\">Download images<\/a>. The use of this material is protected by copyright. Use is permitted only within stories about the content of this release. Redistribution or any other use is prohibited without express written permission of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology or the copyright owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the Cornell Lab of Ornithology<br>The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit, member-supported organization dedicated to the understanding and protection of birds, wildlife, and our shared planet through research, education, participatory science, and conservation. The mission of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is to interpret and conserve the earth\u2019s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. <a href=\"http:\/\/birds.cornell.edu\">birds.cornell.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About OM SYSTEM\u200b<br>OM SYSTEM inspires people to seek new encounters in the outdoors and experience more adventure in life through the power of visual storytelling. Designed to spark creativity and capture decisive moments never seen before, OM SYSTEM cameras combine outstanding reliability, mobility, and expressive power beyond imagination\u2014perfect for outdoor exploration. From cutting-edge camera systems to learning opportunities and experiences, OM SYSTEM provides the tools and experiences that deepen your connection with nature and enrich every outdoor journey. <a href=\"https:\/\/omsystem.com\/en\">https:\/\/omsystem.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media Contact:<br>Kathi Borgmann, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, (607) 254-2137, klb274@cornell.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join award-winning, world-traveling wildlife photographers Tim and Russell Laman to witness the drama, beauty, and hidden moments of bird life. 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