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Interested in taking bird photos?

You've come to the right place! Maybe you’re a bird lover who doesn’t know your f-stop from your ISO speed. Or maybe you’re an experienced photographer who recently realized that birds are endlessly fascinating subjects. Whatever brings you to the world of bird photography, we’ve got the instructions, pro tips, gear recs, and inspiration you’ll need to get going.

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Remember that ÃÛèÖAPP depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
This Stunning Photo Project Showcases the Loggerhead Shrike’s Gory Deeds
April 22, 2020 — On Colorado’s grasslands, Rachel Hopper skillfully captures the beauty and brutality of this fierce songbird’s distinctive style of food storage.
15 Awww-Inspiring Photos of Baby Birds
March 09, 2020 — Get your daily dose of avian cuteness with these entries from the 2019 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards.
Use Blur to Paint With Birds—and Other Creative Avian Photography Strategies
December 19, 2019 — In low light conditions, you can get experimental with your methods to yield fascinating shots.
12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2019 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
November 26, 2019 — Every year our competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out this year's highlights.

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Photos: Brad Wilson

Who’s Who?

These owls may wear the same game face, but when it comes to personality, they’re as different as day and night.