Using the terrain for better bird photos. Come for a hike on Vancouver Island looking for birds.

Utilizing the terrain for better bird photos. In this video we will go in search of warblers and songbirds and get a bit of a surprise. We will take a look at how to use the terrain to my advantage when trying to find and photograph birds.
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[@musiqueetmontagne]

Lovely video Stu, it just shows you how important knowing your subjects, their habits and habitats is to get great shots or footage. Thanks for uploading. Cheers, Robert.

[@raincoastphoto]

Thanks Robert, yes getting to know your subjects from your own experiences is so important and one of the big reasons I am not a fan of things like e--bird where people just get a point on a map get the shot and leave never really learning why the bird might be there.

[@keithmacdonald4805]

Excellent video Stuart, I just found your channel and have subscribed. It is really nice to find a local Vancouver Islander producing such excellent videos of our area. I am also on V.I. in Nanaimo and also like you I am a Nikon shooter. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@raincoastphoto]

Hi Keith, thanks for the sub. lots more Nikon and Vancouver Island content to come. Cheers

[@kristianadolfsson]

Great video!

[@raincoastphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it Cheers

[@seemyworld1]

I love your videos, thank you. I am setting up my Z8 using your guides. Regarding bugs, my town in Ontario had a dead crow test positive for West Nile Virus this week. So, between deadly mosquitoes and deadly ticks, I try to stay covered up.

[@raincoastphoto]

Thanks for the comment I am really glad you are enjoying the videos. All these diseases moving north, West Nile has been in BC but no real outbreaks like Ontario yet, thankfully.