Photographing Birds at RSPB Leighton Moss with my Nikon Z8

[@jonblackburn5896]

Hi Darrell Great shot of the Bittern. The Reed Warbler was nice to see as well. The hides look very comfortable to sit in. Thanks Jon and Sandra

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

It is a great place I may re-visit later in the year to see if I can photograph the bearded tits again.

[@user-stupotts]

Great shots of birds in flight.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Many thanks!

[@tommoodie-cy7dr]

Glad you saw the Bittern 👍 your Herring Gull is actually a Lesser Black-backed Gull, Herring would have much paler grey mantle 👍

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

I did get this comment on my Instagram, but the video was edit edit and uploaded. Thanks anyway.

[@ickgtib]

Can it be a great black backed? The bill looks quite heavy and it was quite a lot of white in the tip of the wings...

[@patrickmolloy6994]

excellent video Darrell. Many thanks !

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SkylarkFields]

Well done on getting the bittern!

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks. It was an enjoyable visit.

[@debbiesmith2332]

Some lovely shots, Darrell. Really enjoyed this video so thanks for sharing it. Hope all is OK with you.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

I tend not to use auto ISO I stick with aperture priority. There are occasions I might use it in changeable lighting conditions or if higher shutter speed is required.

[@nightwolf1592]

Beautiful photos 😊 I thought I recognised your voice earlier today on Kim’s Zoom meet up. Couldn’t place it then it clicked, KZbin. Subscribed just now 😊 Rod (The excited newbie photographer)

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks for subscribing Rod. There are so many facets to photography and you never stop learning. Enjoy your photography.

[@frankdart5508]

Thanks for the video, Darrel. Did you think that maybe the 100-400mm was a little on the short side for some of the shots you took ? I am agonising over the choice between that and the 180-600mm for my Z8 and bird photography. I know it is not an S lens but the reviews and price are excellent although the weight is a little much for me, perhaps.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

I do agree it is short. The 180-600mm wasn't released when I got the 100-440. I am hoping to get the 180-600 in the near future.

[@frankdart5508]

@@DarrellOakdenPhotography Ah, that makes sense, thank you. I think I will go for the 180-600 then and put up with the extra weight ! Thanks again. Look forward to seeing what you can achieve with the longer lens when you get it !