How I photograph waders - tips to photograph wading birds

In this video I'll show you how I photograph wading birds (waders). I start with portraits, move on to whirling waders - when they take to the sky as one big mass of birds. I cover how to tell a story whilst you're waiting for the action, explain points of difference in photography and give you tips on capturing groups of small wading birds in flight.

0:00 Introduction
1:27 Portraits of waders
4:50 Tell a story whilst waiting for action
7:28 Points of difference
9:15 Whirling waders
10:17 Groups of small waders
12:11 Final thoughts

[JC.Journey]

What an incredible location! A bird photographers dream! Your images are all stunning and this video was packed with well explained, helpful information. Thank you - we look forward to the next video! -Jody & Chris

[weekendwanderer]

This has become my favorite nature photography channel. I always learn something new.

[dougedwards]

even though it is older, I love this video

[SoSo-yuwe]

Hi Scott, many thanks for this great video! Your photographies are so beautiful! And I like very much how you explain and describe the behaviour of the birds. Kind regards, Silke

[richardtucker]

Really cool video buddy. Enjoyed it lots

[davetucker]

Another excellent video! Great tips and lovely photos. I'm hooked!

[kezonline]

So much information in this one great video !!

[macsaikrisztina]

Stunning locations, and great shots again!

[soniasiropian]

Thank you so much for inspiring me back into wildlife photography. I've been frustrated with my photos lately, but your videos really make me want to get back into it. Your tips are very helpful and you explain everything with passion and excitement. Your videos are so easy and fun to follow. I'm very happy I found your channel.

[didieraires]

Bonjours, je suis abonné à votre chaîne depuis peu de temps et je pense avoir vu la majorité de vos reportages. Très agréable à regarder et de précieux conseillent qui complètent les connaissances acquises au fil des années, bravo et encore merci. Je réside de l'autre côté de la Manche sur les plages de Normandie. Didier Airés

[JordanPritchard]

Thats dedication laying on that stony ground for aslong as you did mate! great video :)

[SkylarkFields]

This was so interesting that I watched it twice in a row!! Super footage and amazing photos - and as always, great tips to help improve our photography. Thank you for this.

[a.bettywith]

Just moved to Norfolk, Heacham, so will definability explore Snettisham, enjoyed the video. Thanks

[peterviragphoto]

Great video Scot as always with plenty of useful info. Nice footage & also beautiful shots!😍

[stefangoldensteinwildlife]

Amazing shots. The informations to get so cool pictures are great. The area you took the photos seems really wonderfull. Greets from the german waddensea. Stefan

[Revelationscreation]

Just a heads up- the bird you labelled a pectoral sandpiper is actually a red knott. The pectoral sandpiper is a annual vagrant from North America- it looks like a small ruff😊- with a ruff like bill.

Also the plovers in flight are common ringed- note extensive white on supercilium (eyebrow). The bird you labelled little ringed plovers in the portrait section are also common ringed plovers- just juveniles. Not the thick bills, white supercilium and overall chunky structure.

[vicente]

Estupendo, me encantan tus videos, muy estéticos y pedagógicos. Gracias por compartir

[ajc]

Definitely got to get myself for to the Wash, my main experience shooting waders has been from hides where obviously you don't ha e a lot of control over the angle!...thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and as for the shark to me it looks like a witches hat 😁

[samarth]

Hi Scott, Hope you are well. I'm just swinging by your channel to ask you When is your next video dropping? Love your content a lot, especially with macro. I have adapted and learnt a lot from you. Thank you again!

[davidblackwell]

hi scott great video where was the location i am going to norfolk in early oct