Hey guys and gals,
I've been gone for a while but I've been itching to get some photography going. There hasn't been much here in Western NC avian-wise to photograph. All the local lakes and such are frowning upon feeding the ducks and they have all gone south for the winter. I hope none of the tame hybrids died.
Anyhow, my answer to this was to order a blind and photograph the locals coming to my feeder (Red-bellied Woody, Downy, Tits, Nuthatches, Jays, Chickadees, Towhees, Cardinals).
I ordered the Ameristep Doghouse blind, should be here next week. Any tips on initial setup would be much appreciated!
Thanks, glad to be back!
Posted by Dennis Plank on January 13, 2010 at 2:06 PM
It should work, Kyle. I occasionally use a pop up blind, and it helps. I have noticed that just sitting still for fifteen minutes pretty much gets the feeder birds used to me. The main repeller seems to be that huge eye looking at them, and that's hard to disguise.
Thank you sir....I'm stoked. The reason for my departure was a job opportunity. It fell through and became more of a side job that took up all of my time. Since I won't be continuing it I'll have plenty of time to get the camera out.
Posted by David Graham on January 13, 2010 at 7:18 PM
I have and have used the Ameristep Doghouse blind, but have to agree with Dennis; just sitting still with camera at-the-ready and moving only your eyes is at least as effective as the blind. And if you are out there daily or several times a day you will gradually be accepted and not have to worry about staying stock-still. For the first time at a new site, however, the blind can be an advantage.
Dave Graham, Estelline, SD
Posted by David Graham on January 13, 2010 at 7:19 PM
I have and have used the Ameristep Doghouse blind, but have to agree with Dennis; just sitting still with camera at-the-ready and moving only your eyes is at least as effective as the blind. And if you are out there daily or several times a day you will gradually be accepted and not have to worry about staying stock-still. For the first time at a new site, however, the blind can be an advantage.
Dave Graham, Estelline, SD
Posted by Nick Saunders on January 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Welcome back Kyle. I know of many photographers that use this blind, and my own one got destroyed by horses in a field when I left it out for a week photographing Sharp-tailed Grouse,so I need a new one !
Definitely worth getting one, but don't rely on it too much. I most often walk around and stalk my subjects.
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5 repliesI've been gone for a while but I've been itching to get some photography going. There hasn't been much here in Western NC avian-wise to photograph. All the local lakes and such are frowning upon feeding the ducks and they have all gone south for the winter. I hope none of the tame hybrids died.
Anyhow, my answer to this was to order a blind and photograph the locals coming to my feeder (Red-bellied Woody, Downy, Tits, Nuthatches, Jays, Chickadees, Towhees, Cardinals).
I ordered the Ameristep Doghouse blind, should be here next week. Any tips on initial setup would be much appreciated!
Thanks, glad to be back!
I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Dave Graham, Estelline, SD
Dave Graham, Estelline, SD
Definitely worth getting one, but don't rely on it too much. I most often walk around and stalk my subjects.