{"id":200,"date":"2017-09-25T17:06:03","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T17:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/?p=200"},"modified":"2022-07-19T10:18:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T10:18:18","slug":"choosing-a-camera-for-bird-twitching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/choosing-a-camera-for-bird-twitching\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a camera for bird twitching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing a camera for bird twitching. As I mentioned in the previous blog post, I also wanted to take photos like I have seen on social media and visit some of the birdwatching places available in South Africa. I included the word twitching in the title because I want to photograph as many different species as I can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was very impressed with the photos taken by Dionne Miles from Cape Town and asked her what equipment she is using. She replied that she is using a Nikon D750 with a Nikkor 200-500mm lens. After setting my goal on this and saving up, that is exactly what I bought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Nikon-D750-camera-for-bird-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon D750 camera for bird photography\" class=\"wp-image-5271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Nikon-D750-camera-for-bird-photography.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Nikon-D750-camera-for-bird-photography-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Nikkor-200-500mm-lens-for-bird-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Nikkor 200-500mm lens for bird photography\" class=\"wp-image-5270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Nikkor-200-500mm-lens-for-bird-photography.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Nikkor-200-500mm-lens-for-bird-photography-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lens-hood-for-bird-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Lens hood for bird photography\" class=\"wp-image-5269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lens-hood-for-bird-photography.jpg 283w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lens-hood-for-bird-photography-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7709226522417656\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7709226522417656\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7555211683\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>I also bought a filter to protect the lens from scratching and a 32 gig SD card. The over 500-page user manual assisted me to get ready for my first photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first photo was taken in the garden to practice the camera settings. The following weekend I headed out for my first twitching journey to  Hartebeespoort Dam near Pretoria. My life list ticking started in earnest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My goal is more to build up a lifers list rather than taking front-page photos. I came across some set-and-forget settings for the camera that I will share with you next time. Thanks for reading, until the next blog post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also be interested in this blog post: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/birdwatching-using-camcorder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/birdwatching-using-camcorder\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-201\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Capture7-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Capture7-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Capture7-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Capture7-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Capture7.jpg 1087w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cape Glossy Starling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp<\/p>\n<p>More information:<\/p>\n<p>The Cape starling is found in the southern part of Africa. The Cape starling is a gregarious bird and forms large flocks in the non-breeding season. It usually feeds on the ground often foraging alongside other species of starlings.<\/p>\n<p>Breeding &#8211; Breeding mainly takes place between October and February but may continue into April in Namibia.<\/p>\n<p>Call &#8211; &nbsp;It has a lengthy warbling song which may include an imitation of sounds it hears in its environment.<\/p>\n<p>You are welcome to join my Facebook group and share your photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/groups\/782611491848758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/groups\/782611491848758<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a camera for bird twitching. 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