[Brocker]

Hi rs250man and welcome to wildlife photography. My guess is that although you had a frustrating time, you are hooked. You have the gear, now enjoy. The best advice that was given to me was, when you arrive at your destination, just listen. The first fifteen minutes should be be just doing that. It helps you tune in to your surroundings. Try and choose quiet areas, away from footpaths and with low hedges rather than large trees. It means the birds at more at your level. If you do visit woodland then try and sit up close to the edge. It gives more light and birds will often drop lower to eat ground insects just outside the woodland. You also have the option to feed the area with seeds. A favorite trick is to push chunks of fatballs into cracks and crevices of tree stumps and fence posts. This will draw in smaller birds like tits and finches and it helps to manipulate the surroundings to suit you. Keep going and good luck.