Bird Photography

Mastering Macro Bird Photography: Capturing the Hidden Details of Nature

BY March 7, 2025 Bird Photography

Bird photography is often associated with long telephoto lenses and wide landscapes, but macro bird photography offers a completely different perspective. By zooming in on the intricate details of feathers, eyes, and beaks, photographers can capture the fine textures and hidden beauty of birds that are often overlooked. Whether you’re new to macro photography or an experienced shooter looking to refine your techniques, this guide will provide essential tips, camera settings, and recommendations for capturing breathtaking close-ups of birds in different environments. What is Macro Bird Photography? Macro bird photography focuses on capturing birds at close […]

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Capture the Beauty of the 2025 Spring Bird Migration in Ontario

BY February 24, 2025 Bird Photography

As the cold of winter fades into spring, Ontario becomes a prime destination for one of nature’s most spectacular shows—the annual spring bird migration. This is an incredible opportunity for photographers to capture rare and beautiful birds as they journey across the province. From graceful birds in flight to vibrant warblers resting in local parks, the 2025 spring migration offers countless photographic opportunities. In this article, we will provide some great opportunities for bird photography, where to spot them, how to spot them and the best camera gear to get that […]

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Nature’s Spectacle: Birding Adventures with the Sony Alpha 9 III

BY September 17, 2024 Bird Photography

Joe Tavares is an emerging wildlife and birding photographer, having captured mesmerizing, natural shots across the globe; everything from eagles in Japan to lions in Africa. He has honed his skills in all environments from kayaks to knee-deep snow. Joe had the opportunity to try out the Sony Alpha 9 Mark III and the Sony 300mm f2.8 G Master, and here are his thoughts. For wildlife photography, three features stand out! 1) Real-time Subject Recognition The Auto Focus of this camera is truly impressive… Even the eyes of these tiny Hummingbirds […]

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Bird Photography: Essential Gear, Tips & Tricks for Every Photographer

BY April 5, 2024 Bird Photography

Bird photography is a rewarding yet challenging endeavour that requires patience, skill, and the right equipment. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned professional, capturing the perfect shot of a bird in its natural habitat can be a thrilling experience. In this guide, we’ll explore the best camera gear for bird photography, share essential tips and tricks, and provide insight into finding the best birding spots and planning your photography sessions according to bird species’ schedules. Camera Gear for Every Photographer Level – Bird Photography The most essential […]

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Birds in Flight: How to Capture the Action

BY May 21, 2020 Bird Photography, Wildlife

All wildlife photography is challenging, but capturing birds in flight presents one of the most difficult accomplishments. Birds often change direction and speed in mid-flight, leaving your picture frame empty. The following tips will help you improve your technique and assist you in capturing some spectacular images of birds in flight.

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A Guide for Bird Photography

BY May 20, 2020 Bird Photography, Gear, Wildlife

Immature Female Bald Eagle

Winter and early spring are ideal times to get out an take part in a very challenging, but very rewarding activity: Bird photography. Location A great place to start with bird photography is right in your own yard. You can put up feeders in locations where the birds have some cover and in a short time, you will have winged guests in your yard. This is a commitment because once you start putting food out, your feathered neighbours start to depend upon you. Also expect that the presence of food […]

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