Muriel (Birdybird)'s photostream  

I've been bird watching for a couple of years, but recently became interested in photographing them as well. I love to get out to locations all around Arizona to find new and interesting birds to photograph. I have over 200 species photographed; check out my Lifelist in Photos set. My interest has expanded to other wildlife and an occasional landscape, but for now I am focused mostly on the birds I love so much.

I am new to photography, and have much to learn about the technical aspects of it. I learn alot and am inspired by my Flickr friends and enjoy receiving constructive comments and viewing everyone's images. I am currently shooting with a Canon EOS Rebel T1i and EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens. Trying to get used to shooting with a Manfrotto tripod.

Some things I like:

"So ya think ya want to be a bird photographer?" by Mia McPherson of On the Wing Photography. www.onthewingphotography.com/wings/2011/02/08/so-ya-think...

PhotoNaturalist (Steve Berardi)
Tips and Tutorials for Digital Nature Photography
photonaturalist.net/

eBird
A real-time, online checklist program, eBird has revolutionized the way that the birding community reports and accesses information about birds.
ebird.org/content/ebird

"Bird is a Verb" columns and photos by Jim Burns
jimburnsphotos.com/

Boyce Thompson Arboretum
For endless photo opportunities of scenery, flowers, butterflies...but who are we kidding? I go for the birds!
cals.arizona.edu/bta/

Laurens Halsey
Birding & Nature Guide
www.desertharrier.com