Steps I Take to INCREASE my chances of Finding Wildlife to Photograph

In this video, I’m sharing my step-by-step process for planning for success in wildlife photography and bird photography. Whether you’re an amateur photographer or an experienced wildlife photographer, these essential tips will help you capture stunning wildlife photos, especially birds, in their natural habitats. Learn how I prepare for each outing to ensure I’m ready for any situation, from researching the best locations to understanding animal behavior. Wildlife photography can be challenging, but with the right planning and strategy, you can dramatically improve your chances of getting that perfect shot. In this video, I’ll walk you through my entire process—covering the sources I use to find information related to wildlife habitat preferences, feeding behaviors, and all the other important information that can assist in finding the wildlife when out in the field. If you’re a nature lover, a bird watcher, or someone looking to improve their photography skills, this video is for you. Whether you're shooting birds in flight, wildlife portraits, or dramatic landscapes, these tips will give you the knowledge and confidence to capture better shots. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more wildlife and bird photography tips! Sources mentioned in this video: Affiliate links are used and help me earn a little money if they are used. Thank you for helping to support this channel if you purchase through one of these links! Books: National Geographic Field Guide to Birds of North America https://amzn.to/3EKrcja The Audubon Society Master Guide to Birding https://amzn.to/4aVsvbh Mammal Tracks and Sign https://amzn.to/3QcpsSp Peterson Bird Behavior https://amzn.to/4hwFJOf Tom Brown Field Guide to nature Observation and Tracking https://amzn.to/4ht84Fd Manual of Ornithology https://amzn.to/4hnEQHD Websites: Allaboutbirds.org Birdsoftheworld.org ebird.org Google Scholar for scientific articles Google Maps ———————————————————————————————————— Join me for a day of wildlife photography! https://www.todddewaldphotography.com/private-guiding-instruction If you’re local to Connecticut, and interested in learning more tips and techniques I use for my wildlife photography, check out my guided photography sessions where we can spend a few hours or a day together talking all things wildlife photography. Check out my website for more information. https://www.todddewaldphotography.com/private-guiding-instruction ————————————————————————————————————— Please subscribe using the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-D1Wy1HYCeqqEVn_JMj2EA?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: https://www.todddewaldphotography.com Instagram @todddewaldphotography Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://www.todddewaldphotography.com/contact About Me: I am a full time wildlife and nature photographer in New England. I hope to use my experience and education in wildlife sciences and ecology to help share the beauty of the natural world around us. It is my goal to use my videos and photos to share my experiences and inspire others to appreciate and feel a connection to nature. #wildlifephotography #findingwildlife #birdingphotography