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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.
Use Your Photography to Support and Advance Conservation
July 19, 2019 — Go beyond taking photos of beautiful birds and their fascinating behaviors. Aim to inspire action.
The 2019 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards: Top 100
July 18, 2019 — Prepare to be delighted by the variety of birdlife and the story behind each stunning image.
These Photos Reveal the Pollination Secrets of Florida’s Most Elusive Flower
July 11, 2019 — Despite extensive efforts, nobody had ever definitively documented the pollination of the ghost orchid, a mysterious plant that grows in the towering trees of the Everglades—until now.
Birds Rely on Native Plants, and Our Photos Should Reflect That
July 11, 2019 — If images only show avian species, you’re leaving out the bigger picture.

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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.