You don’t need to go out and search for specific locations in order to capture amazing bird photos. In fact, you can do bird photography from the comfort of your own backyard.
First, you might need to turn your backyard into a comfortable zone for capturing awesome bird images. Then, just learn these tips and you’ll be on the right path to becoming a professional bird photographer.
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The scene was picture perfect. A yellow-rumped warbler flitted down from the birch and landed on a bare branch. The bird, a male in spring plumage, paused for just a moment. My camera, focused on that very spot, needed no adjustment. I clicked the shutter. This perfect setup was no accident. I’d placed that dead branch right where I wanted it between the forest edge and my bird feeders.
Backyard bird photography can be amazing and rewarding. In fact, some of the best images of birds I’ve made have been from my very own porch. But to be successful, yard photography requires a bit of prep, planning and patience. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Habitat
To photograph birds, you have to provide a reason for them to visit. Natural landscaping, using plants native to your region, is the best tool to lure birds to your yard. Whether you live on a suburban lot or a sprawling rural spread, the species of plants that grow around your home will dictate the abundance and diversity of birds that visit.
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Food Sources
Carefully distributed food sources are crucial to improving your backyard bird photography. Several different types of feeders will get birds accustomed to visiting your yard. Before you start taking pictures, however, take down all but one feeder. This keeps the birds from flitting through in unpredictable ways. And having a single food source will focus their—and your—attention, for better photo opportunities.
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