You may find that the only birds that will come closer and stick around are the ones that are used to hanging around humans and scavenging their crumbs.
I'm finding that my 250 mm zoom lens lets me stay far enough away that the birds will stay a little longer and act naturally. Eventually they look my way while I'm snapping away.
Last Spring, I watched a bird nest and discovered that the Mama bird brought food every day around a certain time. I found that I had to sit still for at least half an hour or so to try to get a good shot. I still never got a really good one.
Cute Cute shot ted kelly Yes Patience, a lot of waiting .. Feed them black oil sunflower seeds. Bluebirds like pop corn popped, I always throw them out my let over scrambled eggs & crumbles of my homemade biscuits they LOVE em! he heee! , have a constant source of clean water for them.. Many birds will come back to the exact same branch so if you are already focused on a spot you can get good one's.. A blind is nice to I used to use a tall ladder with a colorful blanket over it.. Keep with it Ted You can only get better & better!! ♥xo
hehee I know exactly ted kelly We have one cat.. I teach him to STAY AWAY from MY BIRDS!! He has tons of place to play & roam.. BUT not near my birds.. ♥xo
As far as what?
ReplyDeleteGetting them to look at you or not spooking them. Or anything to get them to be a little more cooperative. LOL
ReplyDeleteGood luck with it Ted...please let me know too when you find the answers... :-)
ReplyDeleteYou may find that the only birds that will come closer and stick around are the ones that are used to hanging around humans and scavenging their crumbs.
ReplyDeleteI'm finding that my 250 mm zoom lens lets me stay far enough away that the birds will stay a little longer and act naturally. Eventually they look my way while I'm snapping away.
Oh and you can ask Marilyn Benham for tips. She gets really lovely bird photos.
ReplyDeleteIt takes patience. Sitting in one place and waiting lol.
ReplyDeleteIt's almost impossible! That pic is better than every pic I've ever tried to take of a bird!!
ReplyDeleteI know the feels Connie. I've been practicing - a lot. It's so frustrating some times. (okay - most times)
ReplyDeleteA good long lense, a hide and some sandwiches will produce some great pics.
ReplyDeleteLast Spring, I watched a bird nest and discovered that the Mama bird brought food every day around a certain time. I found that I had to sit still for at least half an hour or so to try to get a good shot. I still never got a really good one.
ReplyDeleteSustenance, of course ! BW ftw...
ReplyDeleteCute Cute shot ted kelly Yes Patience, a lot of waiting .. Feed them black oil sunflower seeds. Bluebirds like pop corn popped, I always throw them out my let over scrambled eggs & crumbles of my homemade biscuits they LOVE em! he heee! , have a constant source of clean water for them.. Many birds will come back to the exact same branch so if you are already focused on a spot you can get good one's.. A blind is nice to I used to use a tall ladder with a colorful blanket over it.. Keep with it Ted You can only get better & better!! ♥xo
ReplyDeleteThanks M.B. You are "The Bird Whistler" after all. Now if I can maybe get my kitties to stop trying to help me, huh ?
ReplyDeletehehee I know exactly ted kelly We have one cat.. I teach him to STAY AWAY from MY BIRDS!! He has tons of place to play & roam.. BUT not near my birds.. ♥xo
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