
Tips and How-Tos
Guidelines, tricks from the pros, and more
From tools to techniques, here’s what you need to know to get started doing bird photography—or to up your game.

Tips and How-tos
Use a Remote Trigger to Get Your Camera Closer to Birds
Even the best blind won’t help you capture certain shots—but that doesn’t mean you have to give up.
The Basics of Bird Photography

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How to Compose the Perfect Bird Photo

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How to Use Lighting and Angles to Take Better Bird Photos

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How to Get the Right Exposure for Photographing Birds

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How to Choose Your Equipment
Go Beyond the Basics

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How to Master Migrant Warbler Photography
Warblers aren't the most cooperative subjects, but they are one of the most beautiful and addictive. Follow this advice to best capture the elusive birds.

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Get Started With Camera Traps to Nab Unusual Bird Photos
Change your viewpoint with technology that snaps the shutter for you.

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How to Capture the Splash Effect at Your Bird Bath or Fountain
Freeze water droplets in mid-air to create dramatic bird photography.

Gear
Want to Shoot Intimate Bird Portraits? Try a Portable Blind
Disappear in plain sight with one of these four types of camouflaged hides.

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Six Tips for Photographing Birds from Boats
For stunning shots of alcids and other ocean-loving species, get in their element.

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How to Take Sharp and Vibrant Photographs of Ducks in Flight
Capturing in-flight images of speeding ducks is challenging and rewarding. Follow these tips to land those shots.
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Recording Lots of Bird Videos? Here's What to Do After You Hit Stop
January 26, 2021 — Tara Tanaka, a videographer and judge for the new video category in this year's Audubon Photography Awards, shares her how-to guide for managing video files and key editing tips.

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How to Record Great Audio of Birds and Their Environments
January 26, 2021 — To capture clear sounds of birds that you are filming, follow these tips.

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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.

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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.

Tips and How-Tos
Use a Remote Trigger to Get Your Camera Closer to Birds
April 16, 2019 — Even the best blind won’t help you capture certain shots—but that doesn’t mean you have to give up, writes photographer Mac Stone.

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Tips for Taking Great Bird Photos From the Comfort of Your Car
February 07, 2019 — Photographer Diana Whiting has found birds are surprisingly acclimated to vehicles. Here she provides pointers on shooting from the front seat.

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How to Set Up the Perfect Perch for Backyard Bird Photography
January 03, 2019 — These tips will get you and your subject in position for a great image.

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Pigeons Are Beautiful, so Start Photographing Them
August 22, 2018 — Photographer Andrew Garn shares his tips for capturing these underrated urban stalwarts in all of their iridescent glory.

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Five Hotspots for Photographing Puffins, Murres, Auklets, and More
May 30, 2018 — Late spring and summer is the best time of year to capture the so-called “penguins of the north,” even if it takes a bit of travel.

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Six Tips for Photographing Bald Eagles
March 27, 2018 — They're big, they're back, and the camera loves them.