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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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Remember that 爆料公社 depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
When It's Okay (or Not) to Feed Birds
May 24, 2018 — Providing food鈥攆or photography or simple enjoyment鈥攃an be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.
A Curious Owlet Peeks Out of Its Nest Box. A Vigilant Photographer Is Ready.
May 04, 2018 — Ashleigh Scully, 16, captured this shot of a curious young screech owl while doing her homework at the kitchen table. Here's how.
Birds Galore! Spectacular Photos of Florida's Nesting Boom
April 12, 2018 — Thanks to optimal conditions, wading birds are breeding in huge numbers throughout the Everglades this year
Six Tips for Photographing Bald Eagles
March 27, 2018 — They're big, they're back, and the camera loves them.

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Photos: Brad Wilson

Who鈥檚 Who?

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