This week we feature a group of talented photographers who have journeyed to the untamed corners of the world with their Sony Alpha cameras to capture breathtaking bird and wildlife moments. Follow them to see how their work not only showcases the majesty of wildlife but also inspires a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Tag your own Sony posts with #Sony Alpha for your chance to be featured.

These talented photographers have journeyed to the untamed corners of the world to capture scroll-stopping bird and wildlife moments.

Colby Brown – @colbybrownphotography

Photographer and Sony Artisan Colby Brown’s Instagram is filled with incredible wildlife moments that put you up close and personal with the animal. We love this shot he took below of a bald eagle in flight using his Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 600mm f/4 G Master. He found this juvenile while up in Haines, Alaska for the final salmon run of the season.

Cristina Mittermeier – @mitty

Photographer and Sony Artisan Cristina Mittermeier says no matter how many times she encounters a humpback whale, she is always in awe. That’s how we feel when we see her images. Check out the breaching humpback she photographed below and read her caption to learn more about how their numbers have recovered from the brink of extinction.

Paul Nicklen – @paulnicklen

Photographer and Sony Artisan Paul Nicklen took this scroll-stopping image of a leopard seal. The large animal comes across as intimidating (just look at the photo), but he describes his experience. “In one of my first encounters with their species, a large female started bringing me penguins out of apparent concern for my well-being. The more I refused, the harder she tried to feed me, until she was practically hitting me over the head with them. Her generosity touched my heart and revealed a more empathetic side to an animal that many are quick to label as a villain.”

Andy Mann – @andy_mann

We love a wholesome family moment. Photographer and Sony Artisan Andy Mann captured this photo of a pilot whale mother with her calf in Canary Island Spain using his Sony Alpha 1. 

Charlee Wild – @charleewild

Photographer and Alpha Collective member Charlee Wild says when it comes to wildlife photography, patience is key. Just look at the incredible moment she captured below. She writes, “What doesn’t get shown on here is the hours, days, weeks, or months waiting for a shot I have in my head to physically manifest. But that’s why I love wildlife photography, because when the magic happens & everything falls into place, it is so worth the wait.”

Ian Ford – @ianhford

Wildlife photographer Ian Ford captured this rare and powerful scene of a jaguar biting down on a caiman using his Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 400mm f/2.8 G Master. What an incredible shot! Learn more about how he captured the moment in Behind The Shot: Wildlife Photographer Captures The “Deadly Bite”.

Paul Browning – @paulbrowning.photography

Wildlife photographer Paul Browning captured this symmetrical moment of a roaring stag with his Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 400mm f/2.8 G Master. He writes, “This is a photo I’ve wanted to get for a while, the timing needed to be just right so I could position myself directly in-front of the stag to create a symmetrical image. When photographing stags, it’s important to keep a distance of 40-50 metres and to have someone keeping watch around you, because a competing stag could come charging from any direction.” Learn more about his complete kit in What’s In My Bag: Two Cameras And A Quiver Of Lenses from 14mm to 600mm For Wildlife, Nature & Landscapes.

Evan Possley – @evanpossley

We are fascinated, and also a little terrified. Photographer Evan Possley captured this shoebill stork with his Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G. He writes, “I had to be patient to get these shots - the Shoebill Stork stands statue-still for long periods, waiting to strike an unlucky fish at the water’s surface. I spent hours observing this shoebill, and it only moved a handful of times. Shooting at 4k 120fps allowed me to show these movements in detail. I captured this near Entebbe, Uganda, one of the few places in the world where you can see the Shoebill.” 

Georgia Barker – @naturewithgeorgia

Photographer, as well as “bird paparazzi and wildlife spy” Georgia Barker uses her Sony Alpha 7 IV and Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G to epic bird and wildlife moments. Check out the fox in her post below and follow her for a wide variety of birds and other animals in your feed.

Magnus Winbjörk – @winbjorkphoto

Swedish Lapland-based photographer Magnus Winbjörk has so many breathtaking wildlife moments on his Instagram that it’s difficult to choose one. But the cuteness of this couple of arctic foxes, taken with his Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 400mm f/2.8 G Master, is almost too much for us to handle! See another one of his cool wildlife images in Behind The Shot: See How This Wildlife Photographer Captures Puffin Perfection.