Least Flycatcher
When birds are driven low, in large numbers and in a variety of species, it requires a real rethinking of photographic habits. When birds are moving and hunting in the trees, one is looking up, and walking around them in the trees. When they are on the ground, they are more easily flushed by stalking. So I kept finding places in the woods to set myself up on the ground and see what happened. The only trick was being ready - many more birds surprised me and snuck up on me than I was able to capture - and not having them sneak within focal range. This was one of my lucky moments.
Least Flycatcher
When birds are driven low, in large numbers and in a variety of species, it requires a real rethinking of photographic habits. When birds are moving and hunting in the trees, one is looking up, and walking around them in the trees. When they are on the ground, they are more easily flushed by stalking. So I kept finding places in the woods to set myself up on the ground and see what happened. The only trick was being ready - many more birds surprised me and snuck up on me than I was able to capture - and not having them sneak within focal range. This was one of my lucky moments.