| Birds have been one of the greatest subject for | | | | any wildlife, it is a good thing to remember not to |
| photographers for centuries now because they | | | | put ourselves or the birds around us in any kind |
| have an inspiring beauty and mystify us with their | | | | of danger. |
| gift of flight and diversity. | | | | Here are some good books on the subject: |
| When it comes to photographing birds and their | | | | Sterling Publishing Book: Bird Photography |
| behavior, catching it on 'film' will add a tremendous | | | | The Art of Bird Photography II by Arthur Morris |
| visual impact and feeling to any picture. There are | | | | Digital Nature Photography: The Art and the |
| different locations where birds gather, but really | | | | Science |
| the best place you may what to start is your | | | | The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature |
| backyard. The thing about birds is that they are | | | | Photography (BetterPhoto Series) |
| busy little bodies and a bird feeder in the | | | | And some equipment: |
| backyard is a great place to get a picture when | | | | NatureScapes Skimmer Ground Pod II, for |
| they are feeding or even the bird in the air | | | | Ground Level Bird & Wildlife Photography |
| getting ready to pounce one of the birds that is | | | | The Skimmer is the ultimate support for |
| currently feeding. | | | | ground-level bird and wildlife photography. Made |
| When you venture out of your backyard to look | | | | with super heavy duty reinforced crush-proof |
| for birds to photograph your vehicle may just | | | | injection molded plastic it isrugged yet lightweight, |
| become your newest piece of equipment. Birds | | | | weighing less than 15oz. With a unique circular |
| see our cars less of a threat then a person | | | | design, it allows you to slide camera equipment in |
| carrying a long lens underneath their arm. A | | | | any direction on the ground, even through mud, |
| vehicle makes for a great blind and along with this | | | | sand, and grass. And your equipment stays clean |
| patience is a virtue. When you find a location such | | | | and dry, even in upto an inch and a half of water! |
| as a prime feeding ground, park a bit of a ways | | | | Approximately 10" in diameter and 1.5" high, the |
| from it and stop your engine to cut down on | | | | Skimmer's flat bottom allows itto slide and pan |
| noise that may scare them. | | | | easily along the beach or mud without scooping up |
| Standard,wide-angle and short zoom lenses can | | | | earth, protecting equipment from grit and |
| be used for photographing birds, but for serious | | | | moisture. The sides are turned out slightly to push |
| bird photography, a quality 500 mm or 600 mm | | | | sand and mud out and away, helping to keep |
| telephoto lens is ideal. | | | | debris from coming over the top. A protected |
| Please keep in mind to avoid any situation that | | | | area inside the plate can even be used to store |
| can put stress on the birds and their surroundings. | | | | teleconverters, extension tubes, and other |
| If you notice a bird that is starting to show any | | | | incidentals for quick access while shooting. The |
| kind of stress, this means that there is a nest or | | | | Skimmer was designed by photographers for |
| chicks near by. Any further picture taking should | | | | photographers to meet their rigorous demands in |
| be disengaged and you should leave the | | | | the field. |
| immediate area. As a photographer of birds or | | | | |