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Bird photography is one of the most popular genres of nature photography. This should come as no surprise since birding is one of the world’s most popular pastimes!
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Bird photography is also a very challenging endeavor, requiring specialized skills and equipment – one does not simply pick up the camera used for family vacation photos and capture compelling avian images. On the same token, having the best possible photographic gear for the task does not ensure success either. It seems the most successful bird photographers are not only skilled photographic technicians, but also have a thorough understanding of avian behavior and habitat. Most importantly, they all have a deep love and appreciation for their subjects.
On these pages you will find the work of some of the world’s most gifted bird photographers. They not only share their exquisite avian images for all of us to enjoy, but will also share their tips and advice on bird photography. We hope you enjoy your visit!
NPN Bird Photography Resources
Bird Photography Discussion Forum
Avian Photo Gallery on PhotoPortfolios.net
Selected Articles on Bird Photography
- A Non-Birder's Guide to Bird Field Guides by Jim DeWitt and Richard Ditch
- Wondrous Wintering Owls of New England by Gary Melnysyn
- Bird Photography - Using Song to Identify the Subject by Kevin Thompson
- Perch Improvement by Bob Steele
- Backyard Bird Photography by Garth McElroy
- The Do's and Don'ts of Nest Photography - It’s All About Respect by Jasper Doest
- Peregrine Encounter by Bob Steele and Garth McElroy
- Bird Photography for a Birder by Bob Steele and Garth McElroy
- The ABC's of Bird Photography by Weldon Lee
- Top Ten Tips for Photographing Small Birds by Bill Horn
- Bird Photography on the Arctic Tundra by Brian Small
- Backyard Avian Photography by Keith Tate
- Screech Owling 101 by Dr. Peter May
- Run Into a Snag Lately? by Jerry and Barbara Jividen
- Armchair Nature Photography by Andy Morrison
- Backyard Mecca by Bill Horn
- 100 Birds in Hand by Rod Nabholz
- Image Stabilization Technology and the Bird Photographer by Arthur Morris
- Nature Photographers Ethics Resource Page
For a comprehensive listing of all NPN articles on bird photography, visit the Articles and Reviews page and enter the phrase "bird photography" in the search box located at the top of the page.