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Interested in taking bird photos?

You've come to the right place! Maybe you鈥檙e a bird lover who doesn鈥檛 know your f-stop from your聽ISO speed. Or maybe you鈥檙e an experienced photographer who recently聽realized that birds are endlessly fascinating subjects. Whatever brings you to the world of bird photography, we鈥檝e got the instructions, pro tips, gear recs, and inspiration you鈥檒l need to get going.

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10 Gorgeous Shots Showcasing Birds and the Native Plants They Need
September 25, 2023 — Check out these stunners from the Plants for Birds category of the 2023 约炮视频 Photography Awards.
A tawny female North Cardinal faces the camera, head cocked, while taking a bath, its red wings extended upward as droplets of water surround the bird and fill the frame. The water below reflects the bird鈥檚 body and the droplets.
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July 18, 2023 — Marvel at the beauty and ingenuity of 14 birds that often get overlooked.
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June 28, 2023 — Revel in the staggering beauty and surprising behaviors featured in this gallery of our favorite images. Also check out the story behind each shot.
The original image shows detailed texture of 2 pigeons鈥 feathers as they preen. The Ai image is similar, but vivid details are missing.
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June 21, 2023 — Soon we may not be able to easily tell if a bird photo is real or fake. And that poses fundamental questions that the wildlife photography field must grapple with.

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