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Last updated April 2026

Top Birding Influencers to Follow [2026]

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Take flight with the passionate community of birding influencers on Instagram. These photographers and ornithologists share stunning close-ups, identification guides, and the thrill of spotting rare species in the wild.

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Drin
#1
Followers:264.1KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Hi, I'm Drin! 🐦 Professional Bird Nerd 🐦 👇 LINKS 👇

Drin is a macro influencer from N/A with around 264.1K followers.

Jack Baddams
#2

Jack Baddams

@jabaddams
Followers:227.5KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Naturalist & bird guy 🐦 Birds handled under license from @btobirds 🐦‍⬛ Wildlife gardener @baddgardening 🌼 ⬇️Come birding with me! ⬇️

Jack Baddams is a macro influencer from N/A with around 227.5K followers.

Alison Kondler
#3

Alison Kondler

@birding_by_ear
Followers:221.6KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Audubon Master Birder, avian advocate / educator, wildlife filmer. TEDx Talk: How to Speak Bird. 💯 all original content. Fme.

Alison Kondler is a macro influencer from N/A with around 221.6K followers.

Shelley Pearson
#4

Shelley Pearson

@shelley_pearson_
Followers:103.3KLocation:Perth, AustraliaType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Shelley Pearson is a macro influencer from Perth, Australia with around 103.3K followers.

Isaiah Scott
#5

Isaiah Scott

@ikesbirdinghikes
Followers:103.3KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Explore, Observe, Learn.🌎 Adventure Birder 🔭🦜 Non-profit @rookeryandroots Bird Illustrator @ikesbirdart

Isaiah Scott is a macro influencer from N/A with around 103.3K followers.

Tracy Johnson
#6

Tracy Johnson

@hummingbirdsxoxo
Followers:65.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: All content by me (and the birds)

Tracy Johnson is a micro influencer from N/A with around 65.1K followers.

おみな
#7

おみな

@omina000
Followers:33.4KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 愛知県 在住 休日に近隣のフィールドで野鳥観察、撮影を楽しんでます。 自然に生きる野鳥たちの愛らしい姿を おさめられたらと思ってます。 🇯🇵JAPAN Aichi 📷Nikon Z9他 🔘NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR他

おみな is a micro influencer from N/A with around 33.4K followers.

Tom
#8
Followers:30.3KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: School teacher into birding, based in Warren, OR 🏳️‍🌈 “Birds of the Pacific Northwest For Kids" out now!

Tom is a micro influencer from N/A with around 30.3K followers.

Monique | California Bird Photographer & Tour Guide 🇺🇸
#9

Monique | California Bird Photographer & Tour Guide 🇺🇸

@moniquedao.photography
Followers:23.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🐦‍⬛ Love all animals 🕊️ Tour Guide, Content Creator & Mentor 💌 Collabs: [email protected] 👇🏻 Private Birding Tours & Workshops

Monique | California Bird Photographer & Tour Guide 🇺🇸 is a micro influencer from N/A with around 23.9K followers.

Stino Cervini
#10

Stino Cervini

@cervinistino
Followers:20.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Wildlife Photography | Central FL I enjoy going for a walk on the wild side capturing the beauty of nature, one shot at a time. Enjoy my gallery.

Stino Cervini is a micro influencer from N/A with around 20.1K followers.

Gerrit Vyn | Birds & Natural History
#11

Gerrit Vyn | Birds & Natural History

@gerritvyn
Followers:15.3KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Natural history educator & wildlife storyteller Birds • Film • Photography 20+ yrs conservation media

Gerrit Vyn | Birds & Natural History is a micro influencer from N/A with around 15.3K followers.

JESS & NATHAN JONES
#12

JESS & NATHAN JONES

@nathan_and_jess_jones
Followers:13KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🐦Bird & Wildlife photography 📷 Sony a7riv + Sony a9 📸 Sony 400mm f2.8 + 200-600mm All photos are our own©️

JESS & NATHAN JONES is a micro influencer from N/A with around 13K followers.

Polina Schlott
#13

Polina Schlott

@feathered_treasure
Followers:13KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Enjoyed taking every image shared here Feathered friends and all things nature Midwest, America

Polina Schlott is a micro influencer from N/A with around 13K followers.

MELISSA HAFTING
#14

MELISSA HAFTING

@bcbirdergirl
Followers:11.6KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: I run the BCRBA @ bcbirdalert.blogspot.com I'm a birder & ethical photog I founded BC’s Young Birders Club. 📖 Dare to Bird by @rm_books is out June/24

MELISSA HAFTING is a micro influencer from N/A with around 11.6K followers.

Keith Paluso 🌾🦉
#15

Keith Paluso 🌾🦉

@thisiskeithpaluso
Followers:11.3KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Keith Paluso 🌾🦉 is a micro influencer from N/A with around 11.3K followers.

🦉Jason Collins, M.Ed.🦉
#16

🦉Jason Collins, M.Ed.🦉

@casonjollins
Followers:11.2KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🐦: Lifelong Birder 🌱: Lifelong Vegetarian 🌎: 45 Countries 🏃🏽‍♂️: Hobby Jogger 📷: Nikon D500 + 500mm PF #birdphotography

🦉Jason Collins, M.Ed.🦉 is a micro influencer from N/A with around 11.2K followers.

Kevin Korth
#17
Followers:10.6KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Living the dream sharing photos of birds & wildlife with all who love nature. All photos are my own and are shot with Sony gear. Based in Florida.

Kevin Korth is a micro influencer from N/A with around 10.6K followers.

Dave Vanden Heuvel
#18

Dave Vanden Heuvel

@davewayne105.7
Followers:10.5KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Love wildlife/nature/outdoors, sports, music, travel. Feel free to follow and thank you for the "likes". All photos taken by me.

Dave Vanden Heuvel is a micro influencer from N/A with around 10.5K followers.

Emma
#19
Followers:9.8KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Wildlife lover 🐿 | Sunrise chaser 🌅 | Snapping all things nature in the Fens & beyond 📷 | Travel ✈️

Emma is a nano influencer from N/A with around 9.8K followers.

すずめたび
#20

すずめたび

@suzumetabi
Followers:9.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 小さなあの子の物語・スズメ写真集『あした、どこかで。』⁡他すずめ写真関連グッズ販売ちゅん♪ 普段のアカウントこっち→ @uedakoji.photo

すずめたび is a nano influencer from N/A with around 9.3K followers.

faraaz abdool
#21

faraaz abdool

@faraazabdool
Followers:6.8KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Wildlife photography w/ a focus on birds Writer | Tour agent | Int’l Birding Guide Activist | Philosopher | Oneness See much more ⬇️

faraaz abdool is a nano influencer from N/A with around 6.8K followers.

Holger
#22
Followers:5.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Holger is a nano influencer from N/A with around 5.3K followers.

Nikunj Patel
#23
Followers:4.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Wildlife and Nature Photographer based in Maryland.

Nikunj Patel is a nano influencer from N/A with around 4.6K followers.

Claudio Contreras Koob
#24

Claudio Contreras Koob

@claudio_contreras_koob
Followers:4.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Mexican Photographer passionate about nature and conservation. All creatures big and small.

Claudio Contreras Koob is a nano influencer from N/A with around 4.3K followers.

Alexis
#25
Followers:4.2KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 𐂂 𐂂 — Ohio — @nikonusa - Z8 + 500mm PF / D850 + 70-200 — Message for prints!

Alexis is a nano influencer from N/A with around 4.2K followers.

Jairo Cadavid
#26

Jairo Cadavid

@jairocad
Followers:3.7KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 📸Ingeniero mecánico de día, guitarrista de corazón y fotógrafo de aves por pasión. 🦅🎸

Jairo Cadavid is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.7K followers.

Daz_flicks (Darryl)
#27

Daz_flicks (Darryl)

@daz_flicks
Followers:3.4KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Surrey, uk 🇬🇧 Amateur photographer Sony a7iii - SIgma 150-600mm

Daz_flicks (Darryl) is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.4K followers.

David McQuade
#28

David McQuade

@mcquade750
Followers:3.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Tammy & I are avid Big Year Listers having seen 700+ birds in the ABA area in 7 consecutive years along with holding the Big Year AOU eBird record.

David McQuade is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.3K followers.

Ryo.S
#29
Followers:2.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Tokyo,Japan. I'm wild bird photographer. Member Ship @raw_community_member @best_moments_nature @universal_bird @la_animals_ My Homepage

Ryo.S is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.6K followers.

Bente Bøge - Danmark🇩🇰
#30

Bente Bøge - Danmark🇩🇰

@b.b.p_naturephotography_
Followers:2.5KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Jeg er en glad amatørfotograf, som elsker at tage billeder i naturen, hvor fugle bl.a. har min store interesse😊 Følg også: @b.b.p_macrophotography_

Bente Bøge - Danmark🇩🇰 is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.5K followers.

Giovanni Fiorentini
#31

Giovanni Fiorentini

@giovanni.jo.fiorentini
Followers:2.5KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Roma🇮🇹 Italia📍 #canonr7 #canon800f11 fotografia naturalistica Natura Wildlife photograpy outdoor birdwatching travel viaggi food

Giovanni Fiorentini is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.5K followers.

ひなぱぱ
#32

ひなぱぱ

@hiro4_21
Followers:2.2KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 北海道在住 野鳥歴5年

ひなぱぱ is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.2K followers.

Mick Thompson
#33

Mick Thompson

@mickthompson2
Followers:2.1KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Volunteer bird photographer for nonprofit and educational organizations. I split the year between Seattle and Tucson.

Mick Thompson is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.1K followers.

Pete Roper
#34

Pete Roper

@pete.roper1
Followers:2KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Press tool technician (Retired) at BMW Mini with a healthy interest in Angling, Photography and general outdoor stuff. Didcot, Oxfordshire.

Pete Roper is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2K followers.

Trovar al aire.
#35

Trovar al aire.

@trovaralaire
Followers:1.8KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Supervivencia con un 300mm, aprendiz rebelde y desastre de fotografía. Maestra y guía ambiental

Trovar al aire. is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.8K followers.

Kiera Carvalho
#36

Kiera Carvalho

@browngirl_birder
Followers:1.8KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Los Angeles birder 🇺🇸 India born 🇮🇳 Mother of future birder All birds are beautiful. A few humans are too.

Kiera Carvalho is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.8K followers.

Astrid van Leeuwen-Bosker
#37

Astrid van Leeuwen-Bosker

@amvleeuwen1963
Followers:1.7KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Enjoy my NL gallery! My passion is Nature and photography, sharing my pictures with naturelovers makes my day🦅 Create awareness for our beautiful 🌎

Astrid van Leeuwen-Bosker is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.7K followers.

Helen Llewelyn
#38

Helen Llewelyn

@helenlew
Followers:1.7KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Wildlife photography mainly birds or whatever I see on my walks 🇬🇧 📷 Based in Wiltshire, UK All photos © Helen Llewelyn

Helen Llewelyn is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.7K followers.

J
#39
Followers:1.7KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Giving wildlife and nature an artistic view. All photos posted here were taken by me. North Carolina.

J is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.7K followers.

Garden Bird Geek 🇬🇧
#40

Garden Bird Geek 🇬🇧

@gardenbirdgeek
Followers:1.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Love my garden, love my birds, all photos are my own 🐦 Nikon 📷 Leicestershire 🗺

Garden Bird Geek 🇬🇧 is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.6K followers.

yumi
#41
Followers:1.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: JAPAN OSAKA 鳥撮りにハマり中🤣4年目突入🐤 📸:OM-1MarkII レンズ: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO 雲台:Manfrotto MVH500AH 三脚:Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4

yumi is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.6K followers.

Andrew (嘉和)
#42

Andrew (嘉和)

@jiahe_birdphoto94
Followers:1.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Currently Based in Kyoto Began in 🇺🇸 7/2022 -> 🇹🇼🇲🇾🇸🇬🇯🇵🇭🇰🇨🇳 #’s of Bird Species Posted (Wild/Total): 216/221

Andrew (嘉和) is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.3K followers.

Philip D'Souza
#43

Philip D'Souza

@philipdsz
Followers:1.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Birding Bird photography Fujifilm x

Philip D'Souza is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.3K followers.

Renata
#44
Followers:209Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Renata is a nano influencer from N/A with around 209 followers.

kennybirdman
#45

kennybirdman

@kennybirdman
Followers:19Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: The adventures of Birdman. Kenny Birdman.

kennybirdman is a nano influencer from N/A with around 19 followers.

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