50 Bird Pics That Went Horribly Wrong But Ended Up With Hilarious Results, As Shared On This Facebook Group

Birds are such majestic creatures. We love to hear them chirp from the treetops and watch them soar through the sky. And since we love marveling at their beauty, sometimes we want to snap a pic when we spot a rare feathered friend. It can be a bit tricky, though, to capture them in photographs.

Swan... Confused Pigeon

Stacey Oom

It Can Be Extremely Difficult To Capture The Beauty And Elegance With Which An Osprey Takes Off. So Glad I Was Able To Nail It

Perfect

Bad Feather Day

Though bird watching has been popular for many years, it saw a huge surge in popularity during the initial lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. eBird, an online database for birders to keep track of what they’ve spotted, saw a more than 40% increase in sightings in April 2020. Shops that sell bird seed and backyard birdfeeders also reported sale increases of 45-50%. Even Merlin, a bird identifying app, was installed on 200,000 new devices in February 2021, a 175% increase in downloads from the previous year. While businesses are now opening back up and society is slowly returning back to “normal”, it would make sense for the birding craze to die down. But the data suggests otherwise.

Every Day, You And Your Camera, Can't I Get Any Peace!!!

Accidentally Took This Today, Pretty Chuffed With How It Turned Out. Happy To See Me

I Got Photo Bombed By An Emu Sticking Her Head Up Just As I Was About To Take A Pic Of The Pretty Peacock Showing Off

Welcome, Drone! We Eat Your Kind, Here

“If The Damn Paparazzi Keep Taking Photos, I’m Going To Give Him A Knuckle Sandwich!”

So what’s the appeal with bird watching? Crap Bird Photography has over 100k members, so we can only imagine how many fans there are out there of professional bird photography. Well, it’s hard to deny that birds are fascinating creatures. Oddly enough, they’re the closest living relatives to dinosaurs, and they’re spread all over the world, naturally residing on all seven continents. There are plenty of reasons bird watchers enjoy the hobby, but one that many of them note is how low-tech it is. While fancy binoculars can make the process easier and apps are useful for identifying birds, very little technology is actually required to enjoy birding. Just take your eyes outside or up to a window and chances are, you’ll spot something.

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I Attempted To Take A Photo Of The Swan, Entering The Water Gracefully And Elegantly. Didn’t Quite Go To Plan

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The Important Thing To Remember In This Photo Is That I Am A Photography Teacher

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Sometimes When You Snap A Shot As You Think They Are About To Take Flight This Is What You Get. Big Ole Poo Bubble

Another reason avid bird watchers love the hobby is because it connects them with nature. Being outside and actually taking time to observe our environment is something we can easily forget to do, with our hectic schedules and tendencies to stay indoors nowadays. But it can be eye-opening to really notice the birds around us and remember that we share our world with them. Even if you live in the center of a big city, you can always find birds nearby. On that same note, getting outside and having some fresh air is great for our mental and physical health. Birding can be a refreshing and relaxing break from our mundane office jobs and lives spent staring at screens.

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Too Fast To Focus Too Close For Comfort

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Love A Good Sunset Photo

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Pulled The Car Over To Take A Look At The Bald Eagle. But It Was A Crow With A Slice Of White Bread

Bird watching can also help people find a community and make new friends. Online groups like Crap Bird Photography may seem silly, but they’re a great way to bond with like-minded people. If you spot a bird you’re excited about, it’s great to have someone to tell who will share your enthusiasm. Bill Thompson, editor of Bird Watcher’s Digest, notes on the site that, “Bird watchers are, for the most part, the friendliest, most helpful, and most interesting people I’ve ever known. It makes no difference how much you know about birds or even if you know anything at all. If you’re interested in birds and want to learn, you’re one of the group—it’s an instant ‘in’.”

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Not Sure If This Osprey Was Sneezing Or If It Was Possessed. Either Way, Not A Good Look

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How Long Do Worms Grow

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We Told You To Keep Your Mouth Shut!

Bird watching also promotes habitat conservation. While it was started by conservationists over a century ago, the community continues to be full of individuals who are passionate about protecting animals and the planet. Bill Thompson notes that “the study of birds invariably touches on a number of other subjects”, including biology, history, geography, sociology, and politics. “Developing an interest in birds quickly reveals just how intimately connected we are with earth’s other inhabitants," Bill writes. "All living creatures are interdependent, but humans need birds in the world much more than they need us. Bird watchers, then, have the power to preserve and improve the planet for generations yet to come.”

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Saw A Bald Eagle, Took Picture. Too Bright To See Phone Screen, Upon Review Camera Was In Selfie Mode

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Pssst… Hey You… I See You

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New Phone, Been Taken Panoramic Landscapes Then This Chap Came Along And Forgot To Switch Modes

Aside from simply watching birds, photographing them is another layer of the hobby. While it may be less relaxing when there’s a goal in mind of “getting the perfect shot”, taking pictures of birds can be extremely rewarding. According to wildlife photographer Esther Beaton, bird photography is an absolute thrill. She describes the act as hunting and stalking, causing her to become “calm, perceptive and aware” while she’s “in the zone”. Esther even mentions how addicting it can be “once you’ve had success”. She loves to hear the reactions audiences give to her photos as well. “It makes you feel proud when you’ve come up with a shot where others go ‘oooh, ahhh’.”

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When Lunch Ruins Your Portrait

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I Meant To Get A Nice Close Up Of My Happy Duck's Face. I Hit The Macro Setting On Accident. So If You Ever Wanted To Look Up A Duck's Nose Today Is Your Chance!

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Had To Fix What I Missed

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Proof That Birds Have Teeth

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Next Year's Met Gala Theme

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Presented For Your Consideration

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You Hum It And I'll Play It

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He Has A Tiny Trampoline

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He Stares At Us Evilly As We Work

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I Ran To Grab My Camera To Take A Picture Of This Awesome Bird…….turned Out To Be A Leaf!

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Loads Of Peacocks At The Resort This Weekend, Unique Legs On This One Though

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I Have Returned With Another Embarrassing Goose Photo

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He's Fine, Just Likes Lying In Weird Poses In Our Garden

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Everyone Needs A Mini Me!

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Can U See A Face At My Underflooff..hmmm That's U Hooman

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Jabiru To Start

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The Very Rare Pelican Orchid Blossoming

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I’ve Missed Placed My Ornithology Book. Could Someone Please Identify This Bird. Thanks In Advance

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Pelican...but It Sort Of Gulped At The Wrong (Right?) Time

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Tried To Take A Picture Of The Great Egret That Appeared Next To My Car

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Got A Photo Of A Pīwakawaka (New Zealand Fantail) With Its Beak Open And It Was A Revelation

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Chippy

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The Crap Dog Photography Really Accentuates The Crap Bird Photography In This Masterpiece

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Picasso Couldn't Do Better

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Over Exposed Herring Gul,is This Art?

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Home Renovations Have Taken An Awful Turn!

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Not Something You Normally See At Coles. I Guess It’s Taking Advantage Of The Specials!

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Can't Decide If This Is The Most Amazing Photo I've Ever Gotten Or Wha

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