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Inspiration

Through a Lens, Darkly

July 19, 2015 by Meredith Mann 1 Comment

If you’re a regular reader of 10,000 Birds, you may remember a remarkable video posted some months back of a Great Horned Owl swimming...

Reviews

Into the Nest: A Book Review in the Time of Nesting

June 2, 2015 by Donna 4 Comments

Producing a book about birds and nesting is a dangerous business. First of all, there is the cuteness factor. The truth is that there...

Birds

Photographing Northern Rough-winged Swallows

April 22, 2013 by Corey 2 Comments

As Redgannet has pointed out, photographing high-flying, quick-moving, and extremely maneuverable birds is not easy. In fact, he advised you not to try to...

Birds

When Is Bird Baiting OK?

April 17, 2013 by Birdchick 20 Comments

Bird feeding is a major industry. Lots of people do it, birders and non birders alike. It’s a wholesome activity that grandparents share with...

Birds

The Great Grebe Photo Challenge

March 21, 2013 by a Guest 6 Comments

Nesting Great Grebe showing decent contrast and color saturation, but the color of the water is completely muted. Photo: Joseph Huaroto. Alfredo Begazo grew...

Birding

Don’t take pictures of swifts

March 2, 2013 by Redgannet 6 Comments

Despite all the evidence to suggest otherwise, people still sometimes mistake me for a photographer. They see a big tripod-mounted lens and take apparatus to mean ability....

Birds

White-throated Dipper in Switzerland

January 14, 2013 by a Guest 4 Comments

Francois Portmann is a professional photographer with an impressive portfolio. Though originally from Switzerland he now makes New York City his home where I...

Reviews