Backyard Bird Photography

Eastern Kingbird Spotted
Posted on: 28-Apr-10 07:29

I have spent countless hours in the field photographing birds. With thousands of images database. But I am amazed at how many of those images were shot right in my own backyard. The opportunities that have occurred here are beyond belief at times. In fact two of my backyard images were published in a magazine.

I work from home and in front of windows so I am sure not to miss any movement that happens. I have not placed any feeders or items that would draw birds in but rather allow Mother(...)
 
 
Backyard Birding Techniques
Posted on: 03-Jun-09 18:48

Backyard Birding Techniques

Bird Feeding / Watering Station and

Backyard habitat Setup


If you have a love of birds and want to be able to see them close-up is to provide a bird feeding / watering station as well as some back yard habitat. This article explains how you can setup a Birding Station and build a backyard bird habitat.

First and most important is a water source. Buy a good birdbath. My birdbath is a concrete type a couple of inches deep. Be sure to keep the Water chan(...)
 
 
My Backyard Techniques
Posted on: 03-Jun-09 18:33

My Backyard Techniques for a Winning Photograph!

By Robert Strickland

I setup a feeding and water station in the back yard next to my shed. It includes four feeders and a birdbath. I use a variety of seeds for the feeders. Most birds favor the Sunflower seeds. However, a variety of seeds will draw in many different species. I also hang out a suet feeder as well. This allows me to take full advantage of the bird situation I have right in my own backyard.

My backyard is not very l(...)
 
 
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