[STEinGUZZ]

Hi Redwing210,

I'm new to this game myself, only just purchased my gear and been probing for info on best techniques for bird phots.

You said if was a local country park, would it be worth hanging a few fat balls from branches or a few handfuls of seed on a tree stump or the likes. In a remote part where maybe you could dictate the lighting etc to your benefit. Done on a regular basis this may be effective for attracting the little critters.

I was in the lakes (Grisedale forest) last week on a day visit only. Seen plenty of small birds (tits, nuthatch's, tree creepers etc) but they were so actively pursueing insects, with the poor light I got nothing worth keeping. Allthough my experiene may have been the major problem.

I was using a 300mm + 1.4x converter (420mm), got close enough to them for images I would be happy with.

In my opinion at this time of year most birds are trying to survive, i.e actively feeding. I am looking forward to the spring, good lighting conditions and most birds in the open singing proud to attract a mate or establish territory. Hopefully the best time of year to get to grips with the basics before I can try the more challenging missions.

Hope this was in anyway helpful,

yours aye Ste