BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY | Bearded Reedlings in the freezing cold

As winter arrives in Oslo, a few charismatic little birds make their migration north towards Fornebu, where they overwinter in the large expanses of reed beds that can be found in several of the peninsula’s bays. This bird is called the bearded reedling (or bearded tit). Its beautiful plumage, photogenic habitat and non-shy nature, makes it virtually the perfect subject for wildlife photography. In this video, I bring you along on my most successful photoshoot of them ever! I experience interesting behaviour and get an opportunity to study these stunning birds up-close. Come along for a relaxing video with calm music and beautiful, frosty morning scenes!
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- Main camera: Canon EOS R6 mark II
- Main lens: Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II
- Extender: Canon 2x III
- Vlogging camera: DJI Osmo Action 3 & Canon M50
- Vlogging microphone: Røde VideoMicro
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[@artfulseoul]

Attenborough would be proud. Truly enjoyable. One thing I miss often in nature documentary is the natural sound of the location and small criticism as beautiful and calming your bg music, if get close up of the findings id love some on set sounds. Your speech is clear and informative. Coudos. 😊

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much! I totally try to incorporate the sounds of nature into my videos. The only problem is that I like photographing in cold remote places, and cold remote places are typically extremely quiet!

[@MahouKat]

They're so ROUND - Thank you capturing images of them they are so wonderful

[@TobiasGjerde]

Hahah totally! When it gets cold, they fluff up their plumage to trap air and better insulate themselves, making them into extremely cute little balls of fluff!

[@Juanshinji]

Omg, so beatifull? Saludos desde Argentina ❤

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!

[@tusk242]

we do not get them Bearded Reedlings in Wisconsin, but did see them at my sisters home in N. Carolina, chatty little plump birds when talking to their mate , while busy in a fig tree. They have a lot of those grasses there. Beautiful video ..enjoying. thanks, Hope you did not get too cold. I usually put cotton in the toe part of me shoes.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Hi, you must be mistaking them for another species, for bearded reedlings are only found in Eurasia. Fortunately I was well dressed, so the cold didn't bother me :)

[@imtiazahmad2152]

woo

[@pawsatplay5219]

Great video! The still photos were amazing!!!❤

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much!

[@larsalfredson2752]

Fantastiskt välgjort, vackert och informativt !

[@TobiasGjerde]

Tusen tack!

[@waynearchibald3920]

What a sweet and puffy looking bird! Nice video Tobias!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Totally! Thanks a lot!

[@laszlobacs9347]

I just came across your channel and I'm already loving it. Happy subscriber and looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@ericmichaud5880]

wow

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks!

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Beautiful video, beautiful shots, beautiful little birds. What a superb light you had in the morning. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much!

[@Westin_adventures]

Wonderful filming and the fotos were so nice

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@mrandy194]

Congrats of being Norways young photographer of 2022.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!

[@c.alcazar2584]

What great photos. I love that bird, unfortunately I dont have them where I leave

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! Yes, they are rather uncommon

[@roberthennessey5702]

Such a beautiful bird, both your video and still photos are amazing, I just discovered your channel here..looking forward in watching more thank you .😊❤️✌️ the bird has very small wings ..little fluff balls 😊

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much! Yes, they are incredibly cute!

[@Karkawry1970]

This is one of the best bird species videos I have seen in a long time. Such a photogenic bird, and some beautiful conditions and habitat!

[@Just_shush_now]

It really is, no fear of humans at all. I moved reeds out of the way so that my brother could get a pic of it and it wasn’t bothered at all.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! Yes, they are virtually the perfect subject for wildlife photography

[@johnatherton8602]

Stunning Images, great video. Normally not an easy bird to photograph.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks! Exactly -- took me several attempts to find them

[@stephenelderphoto]

I know this video is 10 months old but it's the first video of yours I've seen Tobias. I absolutely loved it! Your photos and video editing skills were top-notch I immediately subscribed to your channel. I'm now looking forward to catching up on all the previous videos you have here on YT 😀. Best wishes to you for the holiday season Tobias ☃️

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much man! I really appreciate you kind words! I hope you enjoy the other videos as well! Happy holidays :)

[@mywildlifeimages]

Excellent video! Really enjoyable to watch 👍

[@TobiasGjerde]

Cheers man!

[@arnsteinl2012]

You are a pro, Tobias! This is very good! Fantastic still photos, very good video editing and pleasant to listen to you and your, in my Norwegian ears, perfect English :) Thank you and good luck, young man! You have a prosperous future, Tobias! :)

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@Rudy60426]

Awesome video

[@TobiasGjerde]

Cheers!

[@svisser2977]

How do those fat little fellows fly on those tiny little wings? 😜 Great video!!! 👍👍

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks!

[@udowei7499]

Wow... super video + great shots !!!👍

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@laurensschaddelee1173]

Hi Tobias, first visit to your channel and I really liked this video. Thank for sharing. What a beautiful bird.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks! I totally agree, they are really pretty!

[@celeritasc9207]

Beautiful images and video.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Cheers!

[@brucecrossan2284]

Outstanding images

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!

[@Kentsj]

You have got talent. Keep them coming!! 😀

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@marieta.s]

I just watched two of your recent videos and I loved your photography, the editing, the story telling and everything about these videos. I am looking forward to seeing your upcoming adventures 😃

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

Wow you got some amazing beautiful shots in the snow. We don't get the snow or these birds in Northern Ireland so I sure enjoyed watching your video

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! The frosty conditions is what made this outing special, I think

[@dirkwaals2013]

Realy enjoyed your footage! Beautiful 🐦 and 📸. Nice work, even telling a story...👌🏼

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@hansbrongers6979]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful images. Enjoyed it a lot and will definitely watch the video again. Hope to be able to photograph bearded reedling here in Holland again.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much!

[@haroldbielstein3530]

Thank you for this video. Expertly photographed with beautiful backgrounds!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!

[@terryroth2855]

Very nice Tobias. You made these pretty birds look awesome. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much!

[@whocares2779]

Heia heia, fra kjøl

[@TobiasGjerde]

Takk skal du ha, gode mann ;)

[@butthis640]

Чувак :) шикарные снимки :)

[@jeroenschoondergang5923]

Beautiful photos Tobias and an inspirational video. It helps me even more in my choice to have designated the bearded reedling my main subject for this spring, having bummed out a bit on reedlings last season (last year it was savi's warbler).

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! Best of luck!

[@rakeshnambiar1897]

Wow 💥 excellent photos

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks!

[@JPWaldron5]

awesome creature, thanks for sharing, well done!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelwallwork7482]

Beautiful 👍

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks!

[@marcsiegle-wildlifenaturep8978]

Amazing Video with some incredible images!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot Marc!

[@penorvoll]

Amazing stuff Tobias! Those images in the end was top notch! 🙂

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@gregorytortissier5518]

First video I watch from you and also first one of these superb little birds which are indeed very beautiful and you make them shine even more by this high quality and relaxing edit. Really nice one. Cheers Tobias and wish you the best for your wildlife :)

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@Cuitcell]

Fint lys og flotte bilder!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Takk skal du ha!

[@Ankh-Amun-Ra]

Gorgeous pictures! I’m trying to find them aswell to photograph.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks! They really are great!

[@sebastianulici4617]

Beautiful images and nice video. Keep up the good work!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@aleksanderpawelczyk5221]

thanx!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!

[@morequestions8034]

Excellent video and your English is perfect i would make one suggestion that is no music so the sounds of nature and the bird calls can be heard

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks! I will continue using music, but especially during spring when birds sing more and the sounds of nature are more complete, I will try to incorporate more of that into the soundscape in my videos

[@morequestions8034]

@@TobiasGjerde you have to do what you think is right for you and again great pictures I've been trying to get photos of these birds in England but with no success so far so well done

[@jonature]

Just discovered your site. Great job Tobias . Very nice . Congrats 👏

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@thethreeislands]

Very nice =) What lens are you using there?

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks! I have written all my gear in the description. The lens is the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II

[@mel_weber_photography]

nice video tobi! they’re not very shy at your location 🥰

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks! They are in general not very shy at all, almost whereever you photograph them. However, some locations, they prefer to stay far out into the reed beds, so you need some luck to get them up close

[@mrandy194]

Elsker videoene dine, men kunne du laget en video om macro foto også?

[@TobiasGjerde]

Tusen takk! Jeg driver ikke med macro foto, så det vil nok ikke skje med det første. Men vi får se hva jeg finner på etterhvert :)

[@Skaupedia]

W video incoming….

[@TobiasGjerde]

Cheers!