Photography
Learn all about bird photography and view galleries of images from readers and curated galleries from the editors.
Photo galleries
Welcome to the BirdWatching magazine photo galleries — a collection of spectacular images from bird photographers around the world. We choose photos posted here for publication … Read More “Photo galleries”
Beautiful bill-level view of Black Oystercatchers
During a February trip to Los Angeles, subscriber Donna Schulman went to Dockweiler State Beach hoping to see Snowy Plover, a potential life bird. The … Read More “Beautiful bill-level view of Black Oystercatchers”
Picturing the unexpected
Choosing patience over shortcuts, a pair of photographers reap a spectacular, surprising reward Read More “Picturing the unexpected”
Map that photo!
How to add location data to your bird photos Read More “Map that photo!”
A photographer’s guide to blinds: Windows on nature
Blinds can be cramped and either too hot or too cold, and sometimes they’re buggy, but they’re always the best way to get great photos of birds Read More “A photographer’s guide to blinds: Windows on nature”
Seven ways to improve your bird photography
One of our favorite photographers tells how he took seven of his best photos and passes along tips sure to improve your bird photography Read More “Seven ways to improve your bird photography”
Roger Tory Peterson, bird photographer
The man who taught the world how to watch birds loved taking pictures of them more than anything Read More “Roger Tory Peterson, bird photographer”