The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a common bird in North America and is the state bird of several states. It is known for its bright red plumage and crest on its head. When is the Best Time to See a Cardinal? The best time to see a cardinal bird depends on the specific location and climate, but in general,…
For some people, having a bird feeder in their backyard is an obvious choice. They understand that there are several rewarding benefits of this simple gesture towards nature. The question is not should they put up a feeder, it’s which bird feeder is best to attract the most birds. But for those of you wondering why you should place a…
In this article, we’ll share our tips for photographing small birds with your digital camera and telephoto lens. This type of wildlife photography can be both challenging and rewarding. Small birds, which often include songbirds, are a highly desirable species to photograph due to their striking colors and boisterous songs. It also means that, due to their size, they can…
Many species of birds are small and difficult to get close too, so is 400mm enough for bird photography? A lot of folks recommend 400mm as a minimum focal length for quality bird photography. But even at this range, you’ll still need the bird to be quite close to you for your subject to fill the entire image frame. However,…
Photography can be an intimidating hobby. Not only do you have to understand terms like exposure, ISO, and shutter speed and how they all interact with one another, but you are faced with some (potentially) expensive decisions depending on your gear choice. As a beginner, it’s important to realize that every photographer has been faced with the same tough decision…
Our guided birding tour in Costa Rica included stops in varying climates, from the dry savanna habitat of Santa Rosa National Park, to the rain forest of Santa Anita. In total, we saw over 100 species of birds in Costa Rica thanks to our skilled tour guide from Natural Discovery Costa Rica. Planning an international birding trip can be daunting.…
Did you know that it’s possible to take incredible bird photography images using a process known as digiscoping? You’ve probably ran into birders in the field using spotting scopes and a point and shoot digital camera. The method we will describe in this post takes this idea one step further. Thanks to Trevor’s extensive background in astrophotography, we’ve been able…
When we return from a bird photography trip, we are then faced with the challenge of reviewing and processing 1000’s of images. This is an exciting time, as we finally get to see the results of our hard work in the field paying off. However, it’s a time-consuming process that demands a concentrated effort to get right. The last thing…
A teleconverter is an optical device that attaches to your telephoto lens to increase it’s magnification. It sits between the camera body and your lens to magnify the resulting image by 1.4X, 1.7X or 2X. If the idea of using a teleconverter for bird photography has ever crossed your mind, you may be wondering what the catch is. After all,…
The great thing about waterfowl photography is that you often don’t need to travel very far for a fantastic photo opportunity. All you need is a body of water that these beautiful animals are attracted to, and you’ll often find a number of subjects to photograph. Whether it’s the pond in a city park, or on the shores of the…