Don’t Underestimate The Effectiveness Of Camouflage

^{Note: This tip comes from page 7 in Tobie Schalkwyk’s free eBook - Bird Photography: Uncommon Gear}

Do not underestimate how effective camouflage is, especially when taking position in bushy or dense forest areas. This ‘extra step’ can include a portable blind, as shown above.

Remember to wear camouflaged clothing, including a hat, even in cloudy weather, as it breaks your usual ‘human’ profile to the bird’s view.

The gadgets to ‘become invisible’ are commonly available. The feeling of achievement well rewards the effort of carrying a bird blind as you watch it go through its regular daily routines, oblivious that you’re capturing its moves from only a few steps away.

Wild birds do not welcome strangers into their world. Neither do you want to be an intruder around their nests or bathing areas. Try your best to be inconspicuous.

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