Sharing my journey in Birdtography

One blog post at a time.

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  • Junivelles in the Backyard

    When our kids were young, it seemed that our yard was the place where all the neighborhood kids came to play. My wife was known as the “popsicle lady,” and our freezer was always filled with popsicles. Kids all over the neighborhood knew about it, so when they came to play at our house, they were sure the “popsicle lady” would have treats for them on hot summer days.Now that our kids have grown and moved on, our yard is still filled with…

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  • Imposter in My Backyard?

    Imposter in My Backyard?

    Every year around this time, a little yellow bird pays a visit to my backyard. At first glance, you might think it’s an American goldfinch.…

  • Always be Prepared for Action.

    Always be Prepared for Action.

    During my birdtography adventure last week, I came across a pair of American black ducks swimming in a pool of water near the road. I…

  • The Perch

    The Perch

    This image of a tufted titmouse may appear natural, and in a way, it is. While the perch is real, the setup is completely staged.…

  • Wings Up or Down, No Pancakes

    Wings Up or Down, No Pancakes

    One of my guidelines for capturing birds in flight regarding wing position is: wings up or down, no “pancake” wings. The positions that usually look…

About Me

I’m Bruce Wunderlich, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m the photo editor for BWD Magazine, founded in 1978 as Bird Watcher’s Digest, is North America’s premier bird-watching magazine. I also write a column for the magazine about bird photography called birdtography.
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