Chicago's birds, beautifully seen.

Quiet encounters, fleeting gestures, and life on the wing.

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Wild lives, in an extraordinary city.

Canada goose coming in to land over water — fine art bird photograph by Pat Curry

SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHS

The wild, up close.

American crow standing in grass — American crow

American goldfinch feeding on a sunflower — American goldfinch

Female Northern cardinal on barbed wire — Female Northern cardinal

Canada geese beak to beak on water — Canada geese

Downy woodpecker perched on a tree stump — Downy woodpecker

American goldfinch with wings spread on blossom — American goldfinch in flight

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Canada goose splashing through the waves on the Chicago lakefront — fine art bird photograph by Pat Curry

BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHS

A local eye. A patient approach.

Pat photographs Chicago's birdlife from the lakefront to quiet neighbourhood habitats, with curiosity, care, and respect for the wild.

Behind the lens

SERVICES

Bird photography, with purpose.

Fine-art bird prints

Bring a moment of the wild into your space. Prints from $35–$125, framed 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20, with digital downloads, made to order.

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Image licensing

Bird imagery for editorial, conservation, and creative projects.

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Canada goose coming in to land over water

Commissioned bird photography

Discuss a bird-focused story, location, or project.

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CHICAGO LOCATIONS

Where the city meets the wild.

Montrose Point
Lincoln Park
Jackson Park

Northerly Island
Chicago lakefront
North Shore

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The photograph can wait. The bird comes first.

Every photograph is made with space, patience, and respect for the birds and the habitats they call home.

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions.

What kinds of birds does Pat photograph?

Pat photographs the birdlife of Chicago, from songbirds and waterbirds to birds in flight — the subjects you see in the grid above, including American goldfinch, Northern cardinal, American crow, Canada geese and Downy woodpecker.

How do I buy a photograph as a print?

Fine-art prints are available from $35–$125, framed in 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20, with digital downloads, made to order. Send an enquiry through the form at the bottom of this page, naming the photograph you would like.

Are images available for licensing?

Yes. Bird imagery is available for licensing for editorial, conservation, and creative projects. Send an enquiry through the form at the bottom of this page, with details of how you would like to use an image.

Can I commission a bird photography project?

Yes. Pat welcomes discussion of a bird-focused story, location, or project. Send an enquiry through the form at the bottom of this page, with details of what you have in mind.

LET'S CONNECT

Bring a little of the wild into your world.

Fine-art bird prints, image licensing, and bird photography commissions — start the conversation with an enquiry.