Winter Bird Photography in the Forest and Flocking Dynamics: Part 2
Small birds flock together in the winter month to increase their chances of survival. In the last post we discussed how flocking helps them to find more food. In this post we discuss how flocking also helps to locate and protect against predators.
Winter Bird Photography in the Forest and Flocking Dynamics: Part 1
Bird photography in the winter months within the forest can be a challenge. There are many times when it seems like all the birds have left the area or are extra hard to find. One of the reasons for this is birds in the winter form flocks to help them find food and avoid predators. Understanding this flocking behavior can help us find these birds and create images when these flocks appear. In this Part 1, we discuss the benefits of these flocks in allowing birds to more easily find food.
Photographing Red-Headed Woodpeckers: Part 2
In this Part 2 of photographing Red-Headed Woodpeckers, I take you into my set up and the moment I spotted the woodpecker. I talk about my use of camouflage and staying put and letting the wildlife come to me. I also talk about an amazing encounter I had with a coyote as I was sitting waiting for the woodpeckers to come closer.
Photographing Red-Headed Woodpeckers: Part 1
Back in September, I received a tip that there was a small groups of Red-headed woodpeckers that were visiting a nearby patch of forest. This patch of forest had been logged the year prior and it was not perfect habitat for this specie to be foraging for acorns. I headed out before sunrise to set myself up and see if I could locate this species and maybe get some photos. This is part 1 of a two part series.
The Future of my YouTube Channel…
It has been a few months since I last published on YouTube, so this post is aimed at reaching out to tell you I’m back! I have some exciting new concepts and video ideas that I will be producing in the new year and I am glad you will be coming along for the ride! I will be making videos on wildlife photography gear, tips and techniques to capture wildlife images, videos featuring habitat, and also once again producing my wildlife photography vlog. See you real soon!
Getting Closer to Wildlife Using a Photo Blind: Part 1
Have you ever wanted to get closer to the wildlife you are photographing? A photo blind may be the answer. In this post, I highlight some of the benefits of using a photo blind and also share some pointers on how to locate a good place to set up your blind.
Seeing the Signs in the Forest
In this blog post, I talk about the ability to actually see the things that are around you while you are out in the forest. I challenge you to take the time to slow down and learn to appreciate the diversity of things and the small details that are often passed by while you are out in nature.
The Fog in the Forest
I headed out into the forest on a damp morning in search of wildlife for a new YouTube video. I was unsure of what I would find but was happy to find a flock of bluebirds and different wrens. I was able to enjoy the foggy atmosphere of the forest on this warm December day.
The Sounds of Nature
Being able to identify the sounds of nature around you is a very beneficial skill. In this post, I will explain the importance of this skill and offer some insight on how you can begin to learn this skill for yourself.
Sitting with an Owl
Join me as I spend some quality time with a barred owl in the forest. I was able to find this owl by listening to the sounds of the forest.
