Beginning Bird Photography: Finding birds, camera settings, AF, camera and lens

In this video, I shared 8 tips on how to begin bird photography. It is exactly what I would tell my younger self if I could travel back in time, so that I didn't waste years of trials and errors. Hope you enjoy.

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