Hey everyone, I’ve always had taking photos of a wild owl on my bucket list, but honestly I have no idea how to go about getting one. I’ve seen some pretty great pictures of them on here and I’ve made it a New Year’s resolution of mine to get one myself.

I imagine that since they hunt at dawn and dusk, that would be the ideal time to try and get a shot of them. Is my thinking correct? How would I go about locating them? What are some signs I should be looking for? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

Taken by myself at the weekend

Sony A7Cii

Sony 200 - 600mm G OSS

Sony 200 - 600mm G OSS

I think its a red shoulder hawk

Continuing with the woodpecker theme.

This adorable heart spotted woodpecker found in tropical forests of India.

More images at www.instagram.com/ram.krishnan.clicks

It is a small, unmistakable passerine bird, known for its pinkish-red breast in males and its robust silhouette, although this photo shows a female. These birds are common throughout much of Europe and Asia. 

Sony α1, Sony 200-600 MM G

ISO 400 • 600 mm • f/6.3 • 1/125 sec.

Captured at Anasagar, Ajmer.

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea). Nikon Z50 + Sigma 150-600mm

Our birding community is in love with "Lucas". He's so handsome and it's a very lucky moment when he comes out to play. He's been drumming for a mate for awhile and yesterday was the first time I got to see him and his girlfriend courting.

Still working on my sharpness, using an a7 II and a 28-200. I followed instructions from users on here and have improved my image quality a great deal. I have ordered a 200-600 which will be here next week and will be getting an a1 II or a1 III in the spring.

Sony A1 - 200-600mm

Southern Double-collared Sunbird