How to Get Started With Bird Photography: 12 Tips for Beginners
Birds are popular subjects to photograph, next only to flowers. Are you bitten by the bird photography bug? Colorful and attractive, they are the epitome of beauty and grace. So it's no wonder you want to capture them with your camera.
Birds are beautiful subjects, but as you may be aware, they are not easy to photograph. Lucky for you, we have all the necessary information to get you started with this rewarding hobby.
1. Do Your Homework
The first requirement to become a successful bird photographer is patience. Some curiosity and willingness to learn are the next requirements.
Start learning about the birds near you. If you frequently spot a bird, try to find its name. You can search on Google with descriptive words and location. For example, you can use something like "small yellow bird with black feathers Toronto".
If you happen to take a picture of the bird on your phone, use the iNaturalist app to identify the bird. Once you learn its name, find out more about its habits. Again, Google is your best friend for this. Read More...