BIRD Photography | A Day at the Marsh | a1 + 200-600

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In this video, I check out a local marsh as I try to find some local spots before starting to travel again. It was a great first time at this spot, with some good opportunities for bird photography. Hope you enjoy the video, and happy birding!
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[@StefanoIaniro]

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[@cornflake6449]

What is a good beginner camera for under around 250

[@leonardotayala]

What is wrong in your life and in your mind that you would go through the trouble to give this awesome little video a dislike? Great Job Stefano, as always.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you!

[@kylegage87]

Great video as usual! Re: the caterpillar, it looks like a gypsy moth caterpillar which have spines/"hairs" that make it hard for many birds to eat. Beating the caterpillar can help dislodge some of those spines and perhaps the spines "relax" and aren't as erect once the caterpillar is dead. Interestingly, birds like black-billed and yellow-billed cuckoos have adapted to eat spiny caterpillars (long before the invasive gypsy moth was brought to North America) and they accumulate the spines in their stomachs which have a lining that can be shed. Periodically when the spines build up in the stomach they shed this lining by regurgitating it and the process starts anew. Some birds just regurgitate a pellet made up of spines or "hairs" from some types of caterpillars.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Very interesting! Hadn’t thought about the spines relaxing, but definitely seems like a possibility. Especially at the size of the caterpillar. Those would be a much bigger issue now than when they catch them at the beginning of the season when they’re smaller. Thanks for sharing!

[@grega9220]

@@StefanoIaniro was it only the one catepillar? At the end of the clip he picked up several.

[@Natec_photo]

I think it’s so impressive on how you are so balanced between getting video footage and photos. I always find myself falling into one or the other. I love the content! Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[@jtnovaten]

God, I wish I could hang out with you. I love your enthusiasm and love of the outdoors. So much like me. Thanks for being such a cool guy!

[@StefanoIaniro]

That means a lot, thank you!! 🙂

[@CamillaI]

Yes great to get in close but you also want to take those environmental shots giving context/habitat ! Great video Stefano ! 👍😍

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fixitright9709]

'Environmental portrait' the best practice for both man and Beast, a picture should indeed paint a thousand words

[@jeffolson4731]

You are so right about going wide on birds and other wildlife. There is an expectation and a desire to get close but this is photography and composition still matters.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Agreed!!

[@crrc250]

I watched a yellow billed cuckoo who recently made our back yard it's summer home. I have several catalpa trees, and many batches of worms. My other birds won't touch them when they get passed 3/4". But Cuckoo loves them, beats them to remove the inner stink then eats whole. Catfish though, love that smelly goo, lol! Have seen other birds beating fuzzy or spined caterpillars, maybe to remove outer pieces. Lovely pics :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you! And that makes a lot of sense. PS. Whenever you can observe YB Cuckoos like that, that's amazing. They're very secretive from my experience!

[@tracyreaume6451]

The Robin was having a bad morning and took it out on the caterpillar. 😂

[@drradska8107]

Stefano's work is always impressive. Beautiful to watch. Thank you.

[@p4ul.f708]

beautiful cinematic video as always. You are and will stay my number 1 photo and videographer on youtube together with Pierre. The videos of you two are so relaxing, exciting and special at the same time. Happy Birding ! :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much! Very nice to hear you’re enjoying the videos. Happy birding 🙂

[@abelfernandez5648]

Siempre es un placer ver los vídeos que nos muestras, calidad y buen hacer, como siempre. En cuanto a lo de la oruga, ese comportamiento lo tengo visto en el Petirrojo europeo, la Tarabilla común. En determinadas orugas, sobre todo las que tienen unas buenas mandíbulas las suelen aturdir o matar del todo, bien para comerlas o bien para dárselas a las crías. Al ingerirlas muertas no corren el peligro que pudieran morderles en el estómago, algún caso de mordedura en el estómago y morirse el ave. Esto es lo que te puedo contar. Un saludo

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you enjoyed! And that's what I was thinking too. Very interesting and smart behaviour!

[@mdavis5011]

Your entire presentation is quite uplifting....very positive. Always smiling....we need more of this in the world. I love the video. Can you share your video settings for this camera and lens as I have the exact same setup.

[@neonbirding2680]

Nice video and great capture of the wildlife. Thanks for doing it in real 4K video.

[@nancywhite2014]

Beautifully composed photos. Thanks for sharing.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much!

[@FollowThomas]

Each of your videos is just awesome! I like how you paying attention to the details. :)

[@RichardBirchett]

Great video Stefano with some lovely B-roll, you are totally right on the environmental shots as I personally think they bring much more to an image, such beautiful countryside you have. Great stuff, All the best Richard 👍

[@m.hernandez1404]

Always nice to get some habitat for context. Not even necessarily natural either. Nice job!

[@KevinNordstrom]

Some of my favorite shots are from no expectation trips and when I don't try to fit everything in frame. Im learning the rules were ment to be broken in photography. Great job brother. You keep me going when I want to quit. Cheers.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Yeah those are definitely the most fun! Maybe not always the most productive, but I like the idea of never knowing what you're going to find. Glad you enjoyed!

[@SkylarkFields]

Really enjoyed this, thank you.

[@valhightower7618]

I really enjoy your videos, and as an amateur photographer, I really appreciate your sharing the metadata on the still shots.

[@chrispowell2126]

Great video, I liked and subscribed, for me it’s the difference between the science shot and the artistic shot and somewhere in between, they all have their place, it’s just personal preference.

[@BornoVisuals]

Nice Nature and your tips also !

[@stans6582]

both shots are great

[@BayouJosh]

Beautiful video as always Stefano.

[@StefanoIaniro]

So happy you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@leenoshilla2477]

Beautiful videos with lots of information

[@B2Stratofortress]

Some birds like a red-tailed sparrows or normal sparrows or even crows take caterpillars and if they are too big for them to swallow they brake them in parts and eat what is left and then they pick up the parts that flew off the insert

[@EddyHerreraCC]

Your B-Roll already looks good enough to be the pictures, Great video! 🔥

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much!!

[@NatureBelgium]

Wonderfull video! Thats really nice! Thanks for sharing this!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks for watching

[@AlexFBuchholzPhoto]

Again a lovely video. And fully agree that it's not everything about closeups.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@whateverworksrailroad7471]

I think the Robin was shaking the worm hard to knock off as much dirt it could I've seen that often and that's the only reason I could think of

[@StefanoIaniro]

Very interesting! Certainly a possibility. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@JOSIANGREENVLOGS]

I am amazedat your photography

[@MannyG32968]

Nice shots. I include the enviro/landscape shot aspect and find them a change of pace.

[@anthonymaglio6488]

Another awesome video. Definitely making me consider upgrading to the a1.

[@StefanoIaniro]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@anthonymaglio6488]

Looking forward to more pond videos also.

[@papanpal3208]

What a beautiful shots and video clips also. Just loved the video. Keep making this type of videos more. Love from India

[@StefanoIaniro]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@BIRDCHECKBRASIL]

awesome work Stef, cheers from Brazil

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@sourabhdeshpande9999]

Loved the songbird habitat shot

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you liked it!!

[@jilldwr]

Hey Stefano, Love your videos! Could you do one on settings for an A7r III for birding? Also, How does the 200-600 work with the A7r III?

[@totsie24]

Just Discovered Your Chanel, And I Agree With You On Taking A PhotoOf Not Just The Bird But Also The Surroundings, It's More Naturey That Way...Cause I Have Alot Of Birds In Our Place, I Feed Them On Our Porch And I Also Have Lots Of Vegetable Gardens On The Deck And Cedar Trees Back Of The Porch, And It Looks Very Nice When I Take Their Pictures...In Their Own Habitat...!!!

[@WarblerRidge]

I really appreciate your thoughts about the wider shots. As I watched you carry that nice big lens out into the field, I was feeling a little discouraged about what I can manage to get with my lens that maxes out at 300mm. That shot you got of the song sparrow at 200mm is really nice. As a birder, I appreciate and find it instructional to see the habitat that a bird is found in.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you liked it! I've been shooting wider more and more over the years. I enjoy the challenge and really like the results

[@sourabhdeshpande9999]

Waiting to see some more videos from the pond hide!!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Yes, hoping to have more time to work on the pond!

[@awaywedrove8861]

Lovely video! Speaking of traveling, I have a question for you: I've been traveling the US so I'm filming a lot of different wildlife, and I find it really challenging to anticipate the behavior of species I'm not very used to; how do you stay in sync with the animals when you're away from your usual shooting spots? Thanks!!

[@russellward178]

it's funny just yesterday I had a Blackburnian Warbler do the same thing . It was on a branch not the ground but he beat the crap out of the caterpillar. Great video and good luck getting out and about soon once they lift your travel restrictions.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much!! And that sounds like a great sighting!

[@raigadbudgiespetsandanimal272]

Awesome sir

[@penorvoll]

Awesome, as usual! :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@gossedejong9248]

great, thank you!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you enjoyed!

Very nice footage super 👍

[@johnnyc613]

Good shots and some good fingers man !

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@RobJorg]

good video. i will order this setup later this week. cant wait my mate got his A1 with a 400mm today. hes a sports photographer, i do birding.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks, and enjoy the new setup!!

[@wolfgangrieger1246]

Hi Stefano, this „shaking“ I saw very often at our Black Redstart. Hi catched a caterpilar and shaked it like yours.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Yeah really neat behaviour!

[@kilohotel6750]

Other than a few trips to the river for eagles and ospreys I don't get out much in July and August, to hot and humid and the bugs are brutal also. Green head flies have chased me out of a few locations over the years.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Yeah definitely one of the harder times of the year! I’ve found more success in the opens areas like marshes, wetlands, grasslands than forests this time of the year

[@babybandhvgarh]

Wonderful video 😍

[@HabeebRWildlifePhotography]

Great stefano 💓

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you!!

[@Rudy60426]

Awesome video

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

It’s so strange. Most photographers love getting those portrait type shots. But every time I take an environmental shot, more people comment on it and more people buy those prints. I don’t even like my best selling print. Lol

[@StefanoIaniro]

Hahah, yeah prints vs. what works on instagram are two different things. One of my buddies who's really into print sales/galleries mentioned the same thing. An environmental shot works much better (in most cases) as an art piece in someone's house.

[@DrippingtheDrop]

Another great video! Seems to me like the Robin is trying to shake off the fine hairs perhaps? It does seem to be doing it very aggressively, so perhaps also attempting to expel the innards. Getting two birds with one stone...haha

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks buddy! Definitely two possibilities. I wish I was able to find a research paper on this

[@TereWild]

Amazing footage as always! How do you do with the nd filters when you arr doing photo and video all the time?

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you enjoyed! I don't use ND filters with my wildlife shots. I'm typically shooting early morning/evening or on overcast days so light is low enough where I can still keep my shutter speed where I need it for video.

[@harshvardhansingh5926]

Robin was making herself a sock...haha

[@kevinbalmer427]

Ordered my A1 on Friday. Looking forward to seeing how it performs against my A9.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Congrats! Enjoy the new camera, and hopefully a lot of birds flock to you so you can get a lot of shooting in!

[@kevinbalmer427]

@@StefanoIaniro fewer large birds here on the east coast this year, (e.g. herons) but lots of stuff to photograph!

[@PeregrineBF]

The ability to include the environment (and other compositional freedom) quickly is one of the huge benefits of zoom lenses over primes. Sure, a backpack full of primes gets you the same range and better IQ, but the time to switch lenses (not to mention the weight, bulk, and expense) makes zooms have far more good shots available.

[@mazharscameratech2580]

Amazing Video sir 👍🏼👌🏼

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you!

[@davidjohnston7547]

ITS RARE TO SEE IT BUT IVE SEEN BLUEBIRDS DOING THIS ON A WIRE. ITS WHAT GOD MADE IN ARE LIFETIME - UT ITS GREAT TO SEE THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR FOR SHARING IT WITH ME AGAIN I SAY ITS WONDERFUL TO SEE WILDLIFE AT ITS BEST

[@cotomaznaczyc]

I blame Instagram and its low resolution for the pressure to get tight shots. I struggle with that in my macro shots all the time. I want to show that I got good detail on the subject and that I nailed the focus, but often the composition looks better on an uncropped or wider shot. Impressed with how close you were able to get to the wood duck family. Great shots!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Definitely! How we consume content has changed so much. It only takes a second to scroll over something on Instagram, which is why the tighter crops are more popular. That's one reason I love creating content on KZbin, it gives the photos and videos more time to breathe if it needs to!

[@ajayjg01]

I also saw this today and recorded it :) I thought it is killing caterpillar to feed young. BTW I love ❤️ your content.

[@eraheem]

Awesome video. Really liked the organization of the shots mixed with your talking head. Lovely. I have a question for you. You've used a7r4 before and now a1. Do you think an equivalent slomo video can be taken with the a7r4 paired with 200-600 G? If I'm not into birds in flight (no need for 30 fps) would a7r4 be comparable with A1 in terms of video and photo capabilities? Thanks again.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Glad you enjoyed it! In terms of video, I find it's night and day. I was never a huge fan of the slow motion video on the a7RIV, also it would only shoot 120fps in 1080p. The a1 does 120fps in 4k and the quality is a big step up. Do you need 4k 120fps? No. You can still get great footage in 1080p 120fps. But if I had the choice, I can't see myself ever using the R4 over the a1 for video. For photos, the a1 has the edge, as you can imagine. Better AF/tracking/fps, but if you're not using it for BIF or action, I don't find those things as much of a deal breaker (although nice features to have). If you're talking strictly about image output, you won't notice much of a difference between the two cameras, unless you're really pixel peeping. I'd suggest renting whatever setup you're looking to get to see if it meets your needs/expectations.

[@Aledharris]

Well, I just clicked on this and literally the first few seconds made me leave a comment that I love the mood.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Yay, so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching

[@Aledharris]

@@StefanoIaniro It was great all the way through!

[@Will_B_Photos_MTL]

Awesome video as always Stefano. By the way, it was me that bumped into you while you were here! I've shared your video with the rest of the park staff 😉

[@StefanoIaniro]

So glad you enjoyed, buddy! It was nice meeting you and happy to hear you're liking the videos. Thanks for passing it along! Hope you're enjoying the new job.

[@Ripper77pep]

Hello @stefano, love all your vids long time viewer :) Quick question, for your Common Yellowthroat pic at 6:45, do you turn "OFF" Optical Steady shot when shooting at 125th on tripod or do you leave it "ON" and select Mode 1? Still trying to figure out with Sony if you should always turn off Optical Steady shot when shooting on tripod?

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks for watching! For the past few months I’ve been keeping it ON even though I’m on a tripod. I’m not a huge fan of using a tripod for my photos, so when I find a cooperative bird I often remove my camera from my tripod and start taking photos handheld. For this reason I find it easier to just keep the stabilization set to on. I’ve been using Mode 1 for general shooting and it’s working well!

[@Deepakgargsharma]

Hyy .. Great Video 😊😊😊 .. If You don't mind suggest a good carbon fiber Tripod for Tamron G2 150 600mm lens?? 😊👏🏼

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks! I haven't used too many tripods so don't have much practical experience to suggest a model.

[@jazinzlaty4823]

Hi great video. Can you take the video through the viewfinder or only the screen? Thanks

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much! I can do both!

[@raigadbudgiespetsandanimal272]

Most capture 1:30 to 2 min sir beautiful

[@lust_auf_silo2055]

Fajny

[@chinaski6145]

Hi Stefano, nice video! Can I ask which software do you use to edit your birding videos? Color, cropping etc... thanks!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you! I'm currently using Adobe Premiere Pro CC for my video editing!

[@tomphillipsscuba]

That robin woke up and chose violence.

[@Stefan1968ful]

Nice video. Although I am with Sony, I will skip the the A1. The Canon R5 catches me are right now, the Animal Eye Autofocus is much better implemented on the R5 compacted to the A1. Dont know why Sony did it that poorly.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thank you! Yes, Canon looks like they're putting out some solid cameras. Such an exciting time, I can't even imagine what the technology will be like a few years down the line!

[@Stefan1968ful]

@@StefanoIaniro Yes, time to make us happy a bit after COVID :) And I changed my mind as I got a good offer here. I gifted myself with the A1. Ah ja...GAS hit me very hard :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

What do you think the Robin was doing with the caterpillar? As I mentioned, this is fairly common behaviour, I've just never seen a bird be that aggressive even after the caterpillar is dead. Either way, a bad day for the caterpillar 😁

[@umerfarooq2673]

I guess so either making it more easy for the young ones to be feedable. What type of caterpillar it was also matters as you mentioned may be some toxic parts. I guess the robin is making it more soft for youngs by smashing it

[@mayankonkar8217]

Coincidentally, I also saw almost the same behavior today but it was Tickell's blue flycatcher. Unfortunately i couldn't taka a vide but here is a picture. drive.google.com/file/d/165u5qtXNOFCgWSUBF2ZvsRopJlnjbifR/view?usp=sharing

[@gojoe36]

I saw a Eastern Blue Bird do this last week on a blacktop road. It beat the thing till guts were spewing just like yours. Perhaps they know something inside the caterpillar makes the young birds sick or upsets their stomachs, perhaps it's bitter in taste and they know not to feed the bitter part to a young bird....or their kids are just pissing them off and they are letting out some aggression 🤣

[@ramondelgado05]

I actually have a video of Robin pulling a worm, then letting it go and it even seems to open the ground for the worm to go back, I have never seen that before.

[@andrewsmith3121]

"Psycho Killer Qu'est-ce que c'est"

[@wildlifebybrianhoule]

Nice video! Some great points. Did I miss your video on your A1 thoughts? :)

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much! No I don't have a video on them at the moment!

[@robertdoeleman3471]

@@StefanoIaniro So quick summary? A7rIV to A1, more keepers, tighter focus? Myself still sometimes struggle to nail focus with the A7rIV.

[@Qaeed.V]

I love your photos sir I am from India And i also want to become a wildlife photographer I captured many many different types of animals photo And sir please give me some useful tips

[@StefanoIaniro]

Thanks so much!!

[@julianventres9057]

How are you able to get such clear shots at such low shutter speeds? Is it just a great tripod?

[@philipculbertson55]

My thought on the robin is complete speculation. Could be that she/he was attempting to cause the tissue to break up to make it more easily digestible for a baby bird. Kind of like people may take a meat mallet to cheaper cuts of steak to tenderize it.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Makes sense to me! Certainly a possibility

[@Skymanfoob]

I think the Robin just hates caterpillars. He may have searched for that one caterpillar for years and finally caught up to him. Caterpillars can be real jerks, so I don't blame him.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Hahaha, in many years they will talk about the great Robin/Caterpillar war

[@dykepepsi]

looks like the robin was tenderizing the caterpillars for its young.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Yes, definitely one of the options! Based on other comments, it looks like it may be a combination of a few things. Really cool to see. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@mellowwithme4850]

I do think the Robin was trying to remove the spines on that caterpillar, so that it could feed it to its young.

[@kumingo]

Are you still using a7riv or just a1?

[@Gravelish]

I have never really understand those really tight bird shot, i usually take only enviroment shot about birds and everything. Maybe thats just my excuse of having only 300mm f/4 PF lens😃 Keep it up nice casual feeling in your videos!

[@StefanoIaniro]

Like most things, everything in moderation! I feel like if I'd only photograph tight shots of birds, it would get a little boring after a while. It's always nice to experiment and try something new. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@tomasbiocca9980]

Hey Stefano, how are you doing? My name is tomi, i am a biology student at the UBA, from Argentina. I always deeply enjoyed from birdwatching and being in contact with nature, but a couple of months ago started with photography and found useful & picturesque your videos. I would like to share with you a project i am looking foward to. Hope to hear from you soon, cheers.

[@bhvPHOTO]

just a brief question, what do you do after you have your photos, do you sell them? i ask because im stuck in the middle and dont know what to do with my photography

[@StefanoIaniro]

I don't really do much with my photos, I tend to do more with the footage I capture. In terms of photos, I'll likely start selling them as prints. But I don't really have to now and don't have time to devote to properly setup a print shop. But maybe in the future!

[@bhvPHOTO]

@@StefanoIaniro thank you!

[@knightryderbelow]

What do you prefer tripod or monopod? Do you use gimbals with both?

[@StefanoIaniro]

Really depends the situation! I pretty much equally alternate between tripod, monopod, and handheld. If I'm expecting to film a lot of video, I'll bring the tripod. For Photos and a bit of video, the monopod. And just photos, I'll go handheld. On the tripod I use ball heads and video heads, and for the monopod I exclusively use the Wimberley MH-100 Monogimbal. Hope this helps!

[@knightryderbelow]

@@StefanoIaniro Helps a lot! Thanks.

[@Spacey7]

The non blurred backgrounds in the videos look awesome, but the blurred backgrounds in the photos take a lot away of the beauty.

[@joefranklin82]

awesome video, and I think the robin had a fight with its wife and was venting out :)

[@plainly_kevin]

I think it tried to soften the caterpillar, maybe stretch it's skin out or something like that. Maybe the caterpillar was in an "evolve" state so it's skin was a little to hard for eating

[@StefanoIaniro]

Yeah that makes a lot of sense! Probably makes it easier to digest for the young if they're already "tenderized". Thanks for sharing!

[@Michael-sc5xg]

Stefano, did you happen to notice the spider on your tripod at 1:11? Or did he end up getting off without you ever noticing?

[@StefanoIaniro]

Haha no didn’t even notice. He probably got off at some point. Kinda wish he would have stayed to snack on some of the mosquitoes 😁

[@evanjonker322]

You didn’t have Gadwells in this video, but I have trouble distinguishing between female mallards and Gadwells. Any tips?

[@StefanoIaniro]

I find shape one of the more helpful ID features. Gadwalls have more squarish heads, whereas the Mallards are more rounded. Also, Mallards have larger, thicker bills. Gadwalls are bit smaller/thinner. There's also the white wing patch in Gadwalls, but it's not always visible so I don't use that as often. If they're in flight it's quite easy to see.

[@Duclosxrp]

whats the camo that you use on the lens...

[@StefanoIaniro]

It's a RolanPro lens cover. They have different color options.

[@commenter8640]

I think that Robin needs to go for Woodland Anger Management courses 😅

[@StefanoIaniro]

😂😂

[@Veracity24U]

Have you cropped any of your videos here? Just wondering 🤔

[@kyledaun8816]

Robin was having a bad day

[@StefanoIaniro]

Hahaha

[@DanOhPhotography]

where is Steller’s Sea Eagle?

[@razhvac6469]

The robins that frequent my yard are just as aggressive with worms, Caterpillar, and other bugs.

[@StefanoIaniro]

Interesting! Maybe Robins are just really aggressive with everything they eat haha 😀