r/BirdPhotography is a subreddit with 106k members. The community frequently discusses bird, photography, heron, owl, and woodpecker, and they frequently recommend/review telephoto lenses, camera body, and birding, and the most common flair used is photo, question, gear, and id help.
The goal of this subreddit is to unite bird photographers/videographers and enthusiasts of all skill levels to talk about bird photography, share birding pictures, and ask for critiques and advice relating to bird photography. General birding, general photography/videography, and environmental discussions are welcome as well. Generally related topics and limited advertising for other SFW subreddits are permitted.
Popular Topics in r/BirdPhotography
#1
Bird
139 posts
#2
Photography
25 posts
#3
Heron
22 posts
#4
Owl
18 posts
#5
Woodpecker
16 posts
#6
Camera
14 posts
#7
Eagle
14 posts
#8
Robin
13 posts
#9
Looking
12 posts
#10
Kingfisher
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/BirdPhotography
Telephoto Lenses
10 reviews
#1
Sigma
4.4★ from 5 reviews
#2
Canon
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Tamron
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Camera Body
7 reviews
#1
Canon
3.8★ from 6 reviews
#2
Mirrorless
5.0★ from 1 review
Birding
6 reviews
#1
Canon
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Sigma
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/BirdPhotography
#1
Photo
: "Red-bellied woodpecker"
48 posts
#2
Question
: "Great Blue Heron (coloration discussion) own content"
1 post
#3
Gear
: "What are the best lens choices for the National Aviary in Pittsburgh?"
1 post
#4
ID Help
: "what bird is this pls help? STL, MO"
1 post
Member Growth in r/BirdPhotography
Yearly
+41k members(62.1%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026