SHOOT LIKE A PRO

Top tips to help you take better photos of wildlife in the field

1 Invest in good glass

Wildlife photography is an area where you’ll see a huge improvement when using decent optics, so splash out on the best glass you can buy.

2 Hire a lens

If you can’t stretch to premium glass yet, or you’re not convinced it’s worth the investment, it might be worth hiring a lens for a weekend, and see the results for yourself.

3 Keep practising

A local duck pond is the perfect practice ground to finesse your autofocusing skills on fast-moving airborne targets.

4 Do your research

Use search engines to find wildlife hides and deer parks close to you. There are all sorts of worthwhile options aside from the big zoos.

5 Get a good bird identification book

A detailed bird book can help you identify the species you’ve photographed, so it’s easier to label your shots more accurately.