Attempting Warblers (1 Viewer)

Ashley beolens

Breeding the next generation of birders.

• Jan 15, 2004

• #1

I will be trying to photograph warblers this year, as and when they turn up, does anyone have any advice on this, as when I have tried in the past I end up with a blur, or in the case of a sardinian warbler in Mallorca last year only the body on view.

Tips needed please o

 

alan_rymer

Well-known member

• Jan 15, 2004

• #2

Asley

Tranquilisers, A cigar called Hamlet.
Digiscoping?.
Patience, Pre-focus on something static, large, the same distance away from the bird.
And I suppose luck, although looking at some peoples pics and the regularity that they get them, its more expertise than just dumb luck!.:h?:

 

Ashley beolens

Breeding the next generation of birders.

• Jan 15, 2004

• #3

Thanks Alan, It was those people you mentioned whom I was hoping could help!

 

Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Jan 15, 2004

• #4

Ashley if your back in Mallorca in spring there is a Fig tree just above the Finca in the Bocquer valley that always seems to hold passage warblers in Spring-mainly Sylvias but also a few Leaf-Warblers. I've had Blackcap, Whitethroat, Orphean, Chiff-Chaff & Redstart in it at the same time with Sardinian on the nearby fence. I've never been fast enough on the draw to catch the nearby Marmoras however.

 

Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Jan 15, 2004

• #5

Slow painful stalk (usually through thorny bushes), painstaking framing (always with twigs in the way), careful focus (straining eyes in dim light due to heavy canopy cover), slow intake of breath, click..wee buggar moves >...........blurrrrrrrrr! :eek!: Welcome to the wonderful world of warbler photography!

 

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Woody

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2004

• #6

Hey I've got one of those warbler shots!



Good luck Ashley

Woody

 

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nigelblake

don't re member

• Jan 16, 2004

• #7

Hi Ashley

With most birds, and warblers are no exception, the best method is with prior observation of the individuals habits, most have favoured song, preening or look-out perches, and will return at regular intervals. Aditional to this, when they are nesting and feeding a sitting partner or young, they will usually use the same route and perches on entry to, and exit from the nest.
Once you have good knowledge of where it is most likely to perch its just a case of setting up and waiting.

 

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Grousemore

Senior Member

• Jan 16, 2004

• #8

Talk about making it sound easy!....nice picture.

 

digi-birder

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2004

• #9

Would one of those camouflage throwover nets be any help? I don't fancy lugging a hide around, but had been looking at Wildlife Watching Supplies, as per previous posts, and wondered whether to get one for stuffing in the rucksac.

 

nigelblake

don't re member

• Jan 16, 2004

• #10

Just drab or camouflaged clothing is all thats needed, In the case of the Sardinian pic shown I was in denim shorts and a white t-shirt, but the real issue is staying still. Many people try too hard to get close to birds, the knack is to do the groundwork, then let them come close to you.