r/BirdPhotography is a subreddit with 103k 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, critique, question, information, 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
: "Came back from Costa Rica with a new favorite species: Long-Tailed Silky Flycatcher"
116 posts
#2
Critique
: "Which background should i choose? And why?"
7 posts
#3
Question
: "How to get sharper photos of birds?"
3 posts
#4
Information
: "Stop capping ISO so low. Getting the shot properly exposed is first priority."
1 post
#5
ID Help
: "What is this?"
1 post
#6
Gear
: "Shooting through a scope?"
1 post
#7
Professional
: "Help wanted"
1 post
Member Growth in r/BirdPhotography
Yearly
+41k members(65.8%)
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Last updated: August 31, 2026