Thanks so much! I had to look about half of these up... there are so many birds there. I didn't see any swans or bald eagles and I waited and waited for a heron to catch a fish, but no luck. I have photos from previous visits though.
No, it's lots of fun but the camera & big lens get heavy. I don't use a tripod because I want to be ready for birds in flight and I need to be able to aim anywhere, so these outings don't last much beyond an hour... time enough to take lots of shots!
There is no doubt that your equipment plays a big role in bird photography. Normally I'd like to say that it's all about the photographer, not the gear, but for birds having a decent long lens really helps. Enjoy your river walks!
Takes as much patience as if you were fishing yourself. Very peaceful though. I don't suppose it was a boring wait.
Good job with the identification....
No, it's lots of fun but the camera & big lens get heavy. I don't use a tripod because I want to be ready for birds in flight and I need to be able to aim anywhere, so these outings don't last much beyond an hour... time enough to take lots of shots!
We hang out around the lake quite a bit simply because we see a lot of nature without having to go too far.
We decided last night we will start hanging out at the river....maybe see differnt varities of nature....never know.
I need a better camera!
There is no doubt that your equipment plays a big role in bird photography. Normally I'd like to say that it's all about the photographer, not the gear, but for birds having a decent long lens really helps. Enjoy your river walks!