I went out with my larger camera and in spite of temperatures in the low 40’s and cloud cover, found some active birds to practice on. I had forgotten my remote control so I shot in bursts to try to cut down on camera shake. I fiddled with ISO settings, ending up with 2000 to get any decent shutter speed. Here are a few birds I found:
I found a great spot for sparrows at Wrightsville Dam and in spite of the dog’s help, running to and fro, I grabbed a few images. Sparrows have left our property and I was surprised to see so many species frolicking and singing away. They won’t be around much longer.
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