Sharing my journey in Birdtography
One blog post at a time.
● Featured Article
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As I was sitting in my backyard yesterday, as I often do, watching and photographing the birds, a blue jay flew into a tree at the edge of the yard. Blue jays are very intelligent birds. Did you know that they can mimic the calls of other birds? This particular blue jay made the call of a red-tailed hawk. Blue jays often imitate hawk calls, especially that of the red-tailed hawk. But what is the usefulness of this? I witnessed firsthand how effective…
● Latest Articles
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Hummer Magic
I spent some time yesterday in my backyard watching and photographing Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Watching these amazing birds made me increasingly curious to learn more about…
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Follow the Light
Light is always one of the most essential factors in any form of photography, and birdtography is no exception to this rule. A good time…
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Lost Bird
“Life bird” number 8 of my retirement (year) is a Swallow-tailed kite. I saw and photographed it today in Williamstown, WV. The bird, which usually…
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Leaving the Nest
Juvenile Field Sparrows offer a wonderful glimpse into the early stages of a sparrow’s life. Their muted plumage and learning behaviors provide unique opportunities for…
● 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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