r/BirdPhotography is a subreddit with 102k 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, captive bird (inc. zoos), 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
: "Townsend's Warbler"
124 posts
#2
Critique
: "Belted Kingfisher"
8 posts
#3
Question
: "Slowest shutter speed without a tripod?"
2 posts
#4
Captive Bird (inc. zoos)
: "Corvus corax - Common Raven at the Tower of London"
1 post
#5
Gear
: "Goshawk"
1 post
Member Growth in r/BirdPhotography
Yearly
+41k members(66.9%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026