Tips and How-Tos
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.
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.
Get Started With Camera Traps to Nab Unusual Bird Photos
April 4, 2019 — Change your viewpoint with technology that snaps the shutter for you.
Tips for Taking Great Bird Photos From the Comfort of Your Car
February 7, 2019 — Photographer Diana Whiting has found birds are surprisingly acclimated to vehicles. Here she provides pointers on shooting from the front seat.
How to Set Up the Perfect Perch for Backyard Bird Photography
January 3, 2019 — These tips will get you and your subject in position for a great image.
How to Capture the Splash Effect at Your Bird Bath or Fountain
January 3, 2019 — Freeze water droplets in mid-air to create dramatic bird photography.
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.
Six Tips for Photographing Birds from Boats
June 5, 2018 — For stunning shots of alcids and other ocean-loving species, get in their element.
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.
Six Tips for Photographing Bald Eagles
March 27, 2018 — They're big, they're back, and the camera loves them.
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