Winter Birding: How to Take Bird Photos in Your Backyard

01/27/2026

It's the dead of winter, and you're probably dreaming of photographing birds somewhere warm. But what if we told you that you could take advantage of your local area, be it a park or your own backyard. Matt is in the field to demonstrate how he finds birds, how he chooses his settings, and more.

  • 0:00 - Why Winter Bird Photography?
  • 0:35 - Free Birding Apps
  • 2:50 - Best Lighting for Bird Photos
  • 3:26 - How to Find and Photograph Birds
  • 9:03 - Bird Baths and Habitats