Even though it’s been rainy, I’m still able to enjoy watching all the fledglings feeding. This cute downy mom was busy feeding her baby during the early evening hours.
By signing up for the Birds and Blooms photography newsletter, I have picked up some tips for being ready to capture photos or videos of my backyard birds. Here’s some things that have helped me:
- I keep my camera in the same spot so I can quickly grab it when a photog moment arises.
- I use the overnight hours to recharge my battery (think I’ll buy a spare for a quick swap-out).
- Stage an area in your garden with a blind so you can hide near a feeder or plant (have not done this yet).
- Carry a spray bottle/spritzer for capturing that “morning dew” look on flower blossoms.
- Be patient and expect to snap a LOT of photos to get a good one (haven’t mastered this yet!).
Do you have areas of your yard/garden set up for photo opps? What tricks do you use to capture great pictures?
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Why the string around the bottom of the suet feeder?…..Is it too keep those pesky blackbirds off?
Hi Kathy -
Yes, blackbirds AND sparrows. This seemed to do the trick in keeping them from eating all the suet! I know it’s really ugly, but it works.
Hi Paula,
Do you use a BirdCam? I have one, and it truly captures wonderful bird pictures!
Hi Deborah –
No. I just use my point-and-shoot camera or my phone camera.
Tell me more about the BirdCam – really interested if it’s mountable.
Thanks!
Hi Paula-
Regarding birdCam- There are a few models out there on the market. Also with different
price ranges and capabilities. Some at nurseries, garden centers and online. …and YES,
they are mountable. Handy though, to have a moveable post to strap the birdCam on so as
to capture other locations where birds feed, etc.
I really don’t have enough space to get technical, but going online may be more helpful.
Hope this helps alittle for you!
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