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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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An Osprey perches on a bare branch against a blue sky background, looking to the left with its yellow eye.
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