Walt Disney winning the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for Water Birds

In 1953, Walt Disney won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for "Water Birds" at the 25th Academy Awards. "Water Birds" is a short documentary film directed by Ben Sharpsteen and produced by Walt Disney as part of the True-Life Adventures series. The film showcases various species of water birds and their habitats, highlighting the beauty and diversity of these creatures.

The film was shot in Technicolor and created in cooperation with the National Audubon Society and the Denver Museum of Natural History. This award was one of many that Disney received throughout his illustrious career, solidifying his legacy as a pioneer in both animation and live-action filmmaking.