r/BirdPhotography is a subreddit with 104k 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, discussion , and gear.
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
: "Mr and Mrs Rainbow Bee Eater infront of me ❤️"
106 posts
#2
Critique
: "Some of my recent keepers. What's your favorite?"
3 posts
#3
Question
: "there are days when watching the bird is more useful than taking photos"
3 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Next step for gear. A7IV not cutting it."
2 posts
#5
Gear
: "Nikon D7500 + 200-500 Zoom?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/BirdPhotography
Yearly
+41k members(64.9%)
Similar Subreddits to r/BirdPhotography
r/AustralianBirds
95k members
35.6% / yr
r/birding
756k members
14.4% / yr
r/birdpics
128k members
4.6% / yr
r/birdsofprey
107k members
41.6% / yr
r/birdwatching
125k members
36.9% / yr
r/naturephotography
174k members
35.7% / yr
r/Ornithology
422k members
11.0% / yr
r/OrnithologyUK
9k members
24.2% / yr
r/whatbirdisthis
79k members
66.0% / yr
r/wildlifephotography
775k members
7.4% / yr
About
GummySearch helps people research Reddit communities by organizing activity, growth, themes, and post-level signals into one place.
This page gives a focused view of r/BirdPhotography, including current member size, discussion patterns, product reviews, and related communities to explore.
This data is synced periodically so insights stay current and useful for ongoing research.
Last updated: September 21, 2026