12 June 2025. Cape Sugarbird, by Clive Stewart. Each day we scour Birdlife South Africa’s social media community, and submissions from photographers, to find the Photo of the Day. Sometimes we don’t find a winner, but thanks to the talent of the birding community we usually do! Got a snap that’s so good it might...

Bird photography is considered one of the most challenging genres of wildlife photography. Capturing birds in their natural habitat, especially in flight, requires a combination of technical skill, patience, and creativity. They are fast-moving and unpredictable, making it difficult to capture sharp, well-composed images. A thorough understanding of your camera settings is needed, and you...