Eastern Bluebird Photography

Nesting

Our bluebirds here in Ontario are a very beautiful species.  so much fun to just sit back and watch them during nesting season.  The male and female work together, and rarely will you see them separated.  Mainly, they find man made bird boxes, and create nesting inside, through access of a 1 inch diameter hole.

Food

They feed on insects, and worms mostly, and hunt within 100 yards of their box. They seem to like perches that are about 6 – 10 feet off the ground for a good hunting position.

The biggest challenge they seem to face would be the tree swallows, as each species competes for the nest box.  There is always a battle for these nest boxes during the spring, usually in April and May.

Imaging

One tip I like to suggest here is the “negative space”.   Personally, I do not like any kind of tight crop with birding photos.  Preferring to stay back, and include as much environment as possible will always be a priority.  I find photographers who do cut in tight with birds are more into academic records, rather then artistic imaging.

The space left open away from the bird give the viewer a sense of story, and anticipation.  Leaving room for the bird to “fly into” seems to make the story more complete.  More photography tips coming soon.

Eastern Bluebird

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Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird

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Raymond Barlow

Ray Barlow's passion for capturing birds and wildlife began at the Manila Zoo in 2004. Since then he has established himself as a professional bird and wildlife photographer. Ray is based near to Toronto Canada and hosts photography travel tours and workshops around the world. He goes to places like Yellowstone, Tanzania, Costa Rica, India, and British Columbia. Action photography including animals in chase or birds such as hummingbirds in flight is Ray's specialty. Now being sponsored by Jobu Design gimbal Heads.

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