[Ollie]

No disrespect meant at all Lee, but as others have said it's no easy task taking photographs of any animal or bird be they common or otherwise.

It all depends on what sort of quality photographs you are aiming for. If it's just a quick record shot you are after then it may be easy, but reading your post I get the idea that it's top quality photographs you are are after.

If I am right then researching your chosen subject thoroughly will pay dividends in the results you get. It would also help if you could tell us what kit you are using and what birds animals you are hoping to photograph.

I've been photographing common birds and insects etc for several years and still only regard myself as a novice always looking to improve on the results I am getting, and I still find it a great challenge to get photographs that I am happy with. I certainly never get fed up with it.

My advice would be to start with easy subjects such as Robins for birds that are pretty approachable and see how it goes from there. Once you are confident in taking photos of the easier subjects and are happy with the results you are getting then move on to more difficult ones.

I may have misinterpreted your post and you may have more experience than I'm giving you credit for. If so my apologies. A warm welcome to WAB as well.