These are the official reference photos for 2026. Click on an image to download. Don’t forget to read the rules for participating!

The photographs for May, June and August were graciously provided by artist Frank Ebertus, who has been participating in our fun project for several years. The photograph for November was provided by Professor Janet Hill of the University of Saskatoon. Thank you!! The full list of sources is at the bottom of the page.

January – Gyrfalcon
February – Black-cheeked Lovebirds
March – Green Jay
April – Golden Whistler
May – Vermillion Flycatcher
June – Little Egret
July – Green-tailed Sunbird
August – African Grey Hornbill
September – Black Woodpecker
October – Eurasian Pygmy Owl
November – Ruffed Grouse
December – European Goldfinch

Gyrfalcon
Photo by Petra Ryan

Black-cheeked Lovebirds
Photo by Bernhard Jaeck

Green Jay
Photo by Keishpixl

Golden Whistler
Photo by Terri Sharp

Vermillion Flycatcher
Photo by Frank Ebertus

Little Egret
Photo by Frank Ebertus

Green-tailed Sunbird
Photo by Jit Roy

African Grey Hornbill
Photo by Frank Ebertus

Black Woodpecker
Photo by Sabine Schwoaze

Eurasian Pygmy Owl
Photo by Erik Karits

Ruffed Grouse
Photo by Janet Hill

European Goldfinch
Image by Gregor Ritter