I like it, It’s that most of the time I’m just not good at it. But in celebration of National Bird Day, I thought I would share some of my favorite beautiful bird photos, I’ve taken at home and abroad! From Central Park to the Masai Mara, and a variety of places in-between.
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144 thoughts on “23 Photos of Beautiful Birds from Around the World”
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Among these birds, there are species I know my name and species I don’t know. These are the rare bird species of the world.
Hi I have been following your blog and enjoyed reading your posts. I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. See it here: Hope you could take part. Best wishes for blogging.
Thank you! The pelicans were shot while I was on a boating tour in Florida. There’s a tiny island where they hang out and when we slowly approached they started to move. It was very cool. And thanks regarding the swallows. I’ll be sure to update my pic!
These are stunning Susan, I especially like the first image (which honestly I think is incredible and right up there with anything I’ve seen in magazines from professional wildlife photographers). Also, the shot of the Brown Pelican is beautiful…..how have you got the water so still to get that perfect reflection?
Thank you, Mark. Love that image of the buffalo and oxpecker too. One of my favorites. re: Pelican….The old grey pelican floated under a footbridge in the marina I was near at twilight. The soft lighting shone on the bird but left the water below ink black. Thankfully, it was a pretty calm night.
That brown pelican photo is surprisingly stunning! Most people pay attention to “prettier” birds. It’s great to see a variety of birds and very artistic approaches to them.
It was all about serendipity. The old grey pelican floated under a footbridge in the marina I was near at twilight. The soft lighting shone on the bird but left the water below ink black. I was so stoked when I saw the results. 🙂
You sell yourself short–these are completely amazing. That first shot, on the Cape buffalo, is especially incredible, considering you don’t want to be face to face with a Cape buffalo.
I really enjoyed this post. These pictures are amazing! Have you ever thought about doing a blog about the gear you use for these shoots? Keep up the good work and keep the photos coming. You have a great eye!!!
I LOVE the buffalo and the Oxpecker. The buffalo is looking right at you and I can almost see a caption. Birds aren’t my thing. I do like them, and love other’s beautiful bird photography, but I won’t go looking for them. However, if they come to me, I am charmed by them and try to do my best. Your pelican is fabulous as is the snow on the duck’s fill image. BTW, your “Little unknown bird, South Africa’ is a “Fork-tailed Drongo”
Glad to have been of help Susan. I had the same “what the heck is it?” question when I first saw one as it does not look like the adult. (The juvenile little blue heron is pure white, which was another that threw me off)
I just found out this am and kind of threw this post together since I like birds. That’s one of my favorite too. I love the look on the buffalo’s face with the oxpecker sitting on his nose. LOL
Among these birds, there are species I know my name and species I don’t know. These are the rare bird species of the world.
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Hi I have been following your blog and enjoyed reading your posts. I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. See it here: Hope you could take part. Best wishes for blogging.
Just gorgeous Susan! Your Mom posted this link and I’m so glad she did!
These are simply beautiful. The brown pelican is my favorite.
One of mine too. Really like it. Thank you!!
i got to comment for the second time….wow! wow! when i saw the crested crane my heart skipped. nice photography
They’re beautiful birds, aren’t they?!
i love the pictures
Thank you!
I love these pics! Great shots.
Thank you so much!
Hi Susan, congratulations on these fabulous shots. I particularly loved the brown pelican…exquisite!
Thank you so much!!
great shots.
Like to hear your tips on my bird photography
lovely, so lovely.
Thank you!!
Thanks for posting this nice collection!
Such beautiful pictures!
Thank you very much!
So many great shots! I don’t know which one is my favorite. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked the post.
Stunning pictures!
Thank you!
Very lovely bird photos. If you are still travelling, Australia has an amazing birdlife. D. Molloy
I would love to go to Australia. Working on it. 🙂 Thank you regarding the photos. 🙂
Your beautiful images really do tell a story! Thank you for sharing your work.
Thank you very much. I’m so glad you liked the photos. Welcome to the blog. 🙂
Nice Photo. Nice Post. Avesome Blog.
Beautiful pictures
Thank you!
Such beautiful animals – and these differences between them! Great pictures:)
Thank you!
Love these. I sometimes go on “artist dates” to take pics of nature. It brings me peace and your pics do likewise.
Thank you. I know exactly what you mean. 🙂
I’m scrolling the page and every time saying “this is the best photo” then I scroll a little down “no,this is the best”
You are too kind Nicolai. Thank you very very much. 🙂
Amazing photos!
Thank you very very much!
Wow! Beautiful pictures
Thank you very very much!
What great images of those birds and their co-Stars! Thank you! 🙂
Thank you!!!
Your photographs are amazing…love everyone of them. 🙂 x
You are too kind. Thank you!
There is so much beauty in these photos.. Nature never stop to be impressive <3 Amazing photos for an amazing blog, what do you want more?
Thank you so very much Antonio. Welcome to the blog. I hope you return. 🙂
I will return if you will write beautiful articles like this 🙂
Done!
Deal!!!
Wow, some pretty amazing shots. Love them sooooo much! must follow you 🙂
Thank you on both accounts!
These are so beautiful! First post I’ve seen from you and I’m already sooooo interested… 😱😳
Thank you! I’m so happy to welcome you to the blog! 🙏
Anyone who has tried to photograph birds knows how hard it can be so I must say congratulations! These shots are very inspiring 😉
You are too kind. Thank you very much. 🙂🙏
These are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for such a beautiful post!
Thank you so much Natalie for your kind words. I’m thrilled you liked it. 🙂
As same as those gorgeous birds you can find at Manu National Park in Perú. Beautiful! 🙂
Really? I love Peru!
Those are amazing pictures, nice job.. You just didn’t take a photo but you capture the the amazing story in every detail of the pictures. 👍🏻👌🏻
Aw thanks. I’m so glad you think so. Thank you for letting me know!
Lilac Breasted Roller…incredibly beautiful!
Aren’t theu gorgeous?’
Beautiful photos as always.
Thank you, Barbara. I so appreciate your kind words. 🙂
Loved these 😃
Thanks Julie!
Not much for bird photography my ass. Gorgeous!
Ha! That’s very kind of you to say.
Stunning pictures!
Thank you!
Great photos! Where was the white pelican shot taken? Also, “swallows and a dove” – I think you meant “sparrows and a dove”.
Great photos! Where was the white pelican shot taken? Also, “swallows and a dove” – I think you meant “sparrows and a dove”.
Thank you! The pelicans were shot while I was on a boating tour in Florida. There’s a tiny island where they hang out and when we slowly approached they started to move. It was very cool. And thanks regarding the swallows. I’ll be sure to update my pic!
To sparrows
These are stunning Susan, I especially like the first image (which honestly I think is incredible and right up there with anything I’ve seen in magazines from professional wildlife photographers). Also, the shot of the Brown Pelican is beautiful…..how have you got the water so still to get that perfect reflection?
Thank you, Mark. Love that image of the buffalo and oxpecker too. One of my favorites.
re: Pelican….The old grey pelican floated under a footbridge in the marina I was near at twilight. The soft lighting shone on the bird but left the water below ink black. Thankfully, it was a pretty calm night.
That brown pelican photo is surprisingly stunning! Most people pay attention to “prettier” birds. It’s great to see a variety of birds and very artistic approaches to them.
It was all about serendipity. The old grey pelican floated under a footbridge in the marina I was near at twilight. The soft lighting shone on the bird but left the water below ink black. I was so stoked when I saw the results. 🙂
I agree with francetaste. These are excellent images! Thanks for putting them out.
You sell yourself short–these are completely amazing. That first shot, on the Cape buffalo, is especially incredible, considering you don’t want to be face to face with a Cape buffalo.
My favorites are wise Brown pelican and Mallard in snow, bless him! Thank you Susan and a very happy New Year!
Bravo pour ces photos, simplement magnifique.
Et bonne année, bon voyage.
Lovely and admirable!
Thank you, Peter!
You are welcome Susan!
Very nice pics
Excellent! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Beautiful photographs!!! No words!!!
Thank you for sharing, these photographs are beautiful. Do you have any of an eagle or heron?
There’s a close up of a night heron. Eagle, yes.. but I didn’t think it worked well into this. It’s a different shot with an Eagle Hunter and his golden Eagle. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOxNShBg2HA/?taken-by=insatiabletraveler&hl=en
Brilliant photos!!
Thanks a million
Stunning photos!!
Thank you!
Beautiful collection and some are rather stunning. Wow!
Thank you so much!!
Please don’t discount yourself! These are beautiful! Keep doing what you do – you are doing a good thing, never doubt that!
Aw thanks! What a nice thing to say. 🙂
What a beautiful series of photos.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Several of these species I observe in South Florida. It’s amazing how your pictures show how each bird uniquely interacts with their environment
As it so happens most of those pictures I took on or near Sanibel Island. 🙂
Aaaaaaaah… gorgeous!! Each and every one a gem. <3
These are beautiful, I love the ‘Little Bee Eater’
Thank you! Aren’t the bee eaters just beautiful. I love watching them.
Stunningly beautiful….all of them!!! My favs are the ground hornbill and the mallard…..but the 2 vultures….mmmmmm…..can’t decide!!!
So amazing photos! Isn’t it unbelievable what is behind one word, a bird.
It is for sure!
Amazing pictures Susan!
Hey Martha!! Nice to see you here. Thanks for signing up for the newsletter, most appreciated. Love that you like the photos. 🙂
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Love bird pictures!these are great!
Gee, I love you now!
These are all so gorgeous!
I really enjoyed this post. These pictures are amazing! Have you ever thought about doing a blog about the gear you use for these shoots? Keep up the good work and keep the photos coming. You have a great eye!!!
I’m so glad, and thank you for sharing it on Twitter. In re: to my gear. I don’t have a blog about the specific gear for these photos since it varied. However, you can check out my kit here if you like. https://theinsatiabletraveler.com/about-the-insatiable-traveler/about-my-camera-gear/
Wow, great photos! I love the 3rd one the most, though there are many excellent shots here!
Thank you, I’m really happy you enjoyed the post. Welcome to the blog. I hope you return. 🙂
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Beautiful!!!
So I just showed SUSAN, she went crazy over them!
Tell her thanks! 😘
Really beautiful
Thank you so much!
They are all completely delightful images.
Thanks, Laura! Happy New Year. 🙂
Happy New Year!
I LOVE the buffalo and the Oxpecker. The buffalo is looking right at you and I can almost see a caption. Birds aren’t my thing. I do like them, and love other’s beautiful bird photography, but I won’t go looking for them. However, if they come to me, I am charmed by them and try to do my best. Your pelican is fabulous as is the snow on the duck’s fill image. BTW, your “Little unknown bird, South Africa’ is a “Fork-tailed Drongo”
I love that you knew the bird from the silhouette!! Can’t wait to see your pics when you get back. 🙂
Gorgeous pictures!
Thank you so much!
BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you!
Susan: The “No idea, You? USA” looks like a juvenile black crowned night heron. Check bottom of this link for picture:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-crowned_Night-Heron/id
Jame! You’ve come to the rescue. Thank you so much~
Glad to have been of help Susan. I had the same “what the heck is it?” question when I first saw one as it does not look like the adult. (The juvenile little blue heron is pure white, which was another that threw me off)
Who knew it was National Bird Day! My favorite is the top one, the water buffalo with the colorful bird on it! NICE!
I just found out this am and kind of threw this post together since I like birds. That’s one of my favorite too. I love the look on the buffalo’s face with the oxpecker sitting on his nose. LOL
That first shot in Kenya is amazing, Susan. I love the color combos of the birds from Botswana. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Elen! Yeah, Africa has some pretty beautiful birds.