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Birds of Instagram: Extraordinary Images from Around the World
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A visually rich selection of the finest bird photography from around the world, presented by renowned ornithologist David Allen Sibley and sourced from Instagrams inspiring photographer communityWe love birds, but they can be tricky to photograph. Enter the expert avian photographers of Instagram who are uploading astounding captures of beauty and wit to be viewed on your phone screen. Posting from all corners of the globe, this new generation of image-makers has raised the bar and then some with their technically brilliant, characterful portraits.But on small screens, a good many subtle features are hard to take in. This book showcases Instagrams gorgeous bird photography in breathtaking detail, alongside text from renowned ornithologist David Allen Sibley. The images are featured with anecdotes and technical details, always with name, location, and of course, Instagram account, for further bird joy, providing insight and guidance to bird enthusiasts and aspiring photographers alike.Contributors:Oleg Alexeyev, @oleg_alexeyev_photo (600+ followers)Ganesh Balakrishnan, @the_lord_of_the_light (1.2k followers)Glenn Bartley, @bartleys_photo_workshops (9.2k followers)Kevin Biskaborn, @kevinbiskaborn (25.3k followers)Peter Brannon, @peter.brannon (12.5k followers)Drew Buckley, @drewbphotography (7.4k followers)Digvijay Chaugle, @_birdboy_ (4.5k followers)Vincent Chiang, @vincent_ckx (1.8k followers)Greg Christoph, @gregxoph (2.7k followers)John Crawley, @jc_wings (126k followers)Mark Eastment, @markeastmentphotography (1.3k followers)Jess Findlay, @jessfindlay (40k followers)Elijah Gildea, @elijahs_photography (27.6k followers)Heinrich Human, @heinrich_human (745 followers)Vishesh Kamboj, @visheshkambojj (3.3k followers)Ben Knoot, @benknoot (47.6k followers)Robert Kreinz, @rkreinz (10.6k followers)Kimmo Lahikainen, @_lahki_birds_ (2.1k followers)James Lowe, @jameslowe783 (2.9k followers)Eli Martinez, @sdmdiving (54.6k followers)Rina Miele, @rinamiele (8.8k followers)Gururaj Moorching, @gururaj_moorching (3.1k followers)Jason Ogbourne, @jasonogbourne (4.1k followers)Robert S. Parker, @robert.s.parker (30.6k followers)Shelley Pearson, @shelley_pearson_ (101k followers)Pradeep Purushothaman, @pradeep.wildlens (8.4k followers)Ananth Ramasamy, @ananth.ramasamy (15.2k followers)Scott Rolph, @aussiebirdphotography (4.2k followers)Stefano Ronchi, @stefanoronchi (7.9k followers)Erik Ruiterman, @erikruiterman (2.1k followers)Juho Salo, @aussiebirdphotography (4.2k followers)Praveen Siddannavar, @praveensiddannavar (6.7k followers)Franka Slothouber, @frankaslothouber (7.0k followers)Alecia Smith, @alecia_birds (2.5k followers)Georgina Steytler, @georgina_steytler (66.9k followers)Femke van Willigen, @ajoebowan (7.4k followers)Alice Worswick, @alice_worswick (700+ followers)

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Guide

BIRDS of

INSTAGRAM

BIRDS of

INSTAGRAM

Extraordinary Images from

Around the World

Edited by David Allen Sibley & Chris Gatcum

Abrams Image, New York

Annas Hummingbird

Calypte anna

Redding, California, USA

Nikon D500 with 200500mm

lens, 1/160 sec. at f/5.6, ISO 4000

Elijah Gildea, @elijahs_photography

UniPress Books

www.unipressbooks.com

Commissioning Editor: Kate Shanahan

Project Manager: Natalia Price-Cabrera

Design & Art Direction: Paul Palmer-Edwards

Picture Research & Selection: Chris Gatcum

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020944974

ISBN: 978-1-4197-5170-7
eISBN: 978-1-64700-356-2

Cover 2021 Abrams

Published in 2021 by Abrams Image, an imprint of ABRAMS, by

this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted

in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying,

recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.

Birds of Instagram is an independent creative work and is not affiliated

with, sponsored, authorized, or endorsed by Instagram, LLC.

David Allen Sibley and Chris Gatcum assert their moral rights to be

identified as the authors of this work.

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Birdwatchers often struggle to explain the appeal of

their hobby, and give lots of different reasons as to

why they watch birds. Fundamentally, though, I think

it is all about establishing and nurturing a connection

with the natural world. Until a few generations ago,

peoples lives were intertwined with the outside

world, but we now live with air conditioning and

other modern comforts, increasingly isolated from

nature. However, research shows that immersing

ourselves in the natural world is good for our mental

health, and that time spent outdoors makes us

happier, more focused, and more relaxed.

Birds can provide us with this much-needed

connection, and through them we can get a sense

of the vast, interconnected network that is Earth. We

do not necessarily need to travel far to experience

these benefits eitherthe effect is so universal that it

can be achieved by looking at birds through a window,

and even photographs of them can have a positive

influence on our well-being. In observing this, things

we learned about in middle school sciencethe water

cycle, migration, the food chain, survival of the fittest,

and so onare elevated from abstract concepts to

simple, intuitive realities. An interested observer

watching chickadees at a backyard bird feeder will

develop an understanding of how an ecosystem

works and how each bird fits into the larger patterns.

In the more immediate sense, we can enjoy watching

birds for their aesthetic appeal; their shapes are

beautiful. The adaptations required for flight include

Introduction

David Allen Sibley

the consolidation of weight into a central body mass,

and a coat of feathers to streamline and smooth their

contours. Birds travel a lot, and need to be able to

move deftly through air, or water, or both. Some

species with highly aerial lifestyles, such as swallows

and falcons, are incredibly sleek and elegant, but even

species with unusual (and perhaps even comical)

features, such as penguins and herons, still project

a sense of efficient grace.

The colors and patterns are beautiful too, as, like

us, birds communicate primarily through sight and

sound. This means that their coloration and the

shapes they use for display have evolved over time for

maximum visual impact. Apparently, the same things

that the female Wood Duck finds beautiful in a male

also appear beautiful to us, as you will see in some of

the photographs contained within these pages.

Because birds express themselves using sight

and sound, we can eavesdrop on their lives, and

understand (or at least make up dialog for) some of

their behavior. Many of the photographs in this book

feature birds that seem to be showing emotions:

adoring, arguing, frustrated, relaxed, and more. This

is one of the things that makes birds so engaging.

Birds are also exciting. There is something magical

about their comings and goingsthe ability to fly

is inspiring, and it makes them ephemeral and

unpredictable. Some species travel the globe,

migrating tens of thousands of miles every year,

while others simply travel the neighborhood. But

any bird can appear in front of you one second and

disappear the next, and it is this unpredictability that

makes even common birds exciting to see. Red-

winged Blackbirds might be common in your area,

and you might expect to see some whenever you

go out, but if one is accommodating enough to perch

in the open, close and well-lit, that is a rare treat and

worth pausing to enjoy. A short walk through a city

park, or simply looking out of your kitchen window,

could reveal a different bird at any time.

Of course, the things birders tend to talk about are

rare and dramatic sightingsthose once-in-a-

lifetime experiences. But these are, of course, rare.

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