Woman Puts Camera On Bird Feeder In Her Yard, Here Is What It Has Caught (30 New Pics)

Lisa has been observing and photographing birds since 2012, so we asked what still keeps her fascinated with her hobby.

"I am still infatuated with the beauty of the birds, with their feather detail, as well as entertained by their antics. It is exciting to capture scenes that I hadn't seen before by placing cameras in different spots or just getting lucky with what happens. And of course, migration time is always exciting because you never know who might come for a surprise visit," she told Bored Panda.

"I learned how much impact we as humans have on nature and the balance and developments in habitats. When trees are cut down to make room for wider roads or more settlements, bird and animal populations can suffer. When we spray chemicals onto our lawns, birds and animals can suffer. It has also helped me with gardening. We are trying to make our yard bird-friendly and natural, looking for native plants and shrubs that are not just decorative but also nourishing the birds. I have also learned that the internet and social media can be a cesspool but that people who love birds are mostly very friendly folk."

Lisa started using a simple pocket camera to capture birds, and then switched to DSLR.

"My photo setup involves a lot of time, and there are so many people who are like 'I want this for my grandparents' and it just is not something like that," Lisa said. She now uses an action camera in a weatherproof box with a macro lens for photography and a Birdsy cam for video clips and live streams. You can read more about her setup on her website here.

Lisa has also built a pond in her yard where visitors can enjoy a 'spa' treatment.

"I had put a bird bath on the ground because I had seen birds bathe in puddles, and last year I put a camera there too. There was a lot going on at this bath, but I felt like it was too small and I wanted something prettier. So my husband and I set out to build a little pond. It is just a pond liner tub with a lot of rocks and pebbles and a pump for a little waterfall. I have not set it up yet this year because we still might get frost but I am excited to get it going again."

She also told us about what goes into the essential daily maintenance of feeders and baths.

"My feeders are all squirrel-proofed (either with baffles or by design—like the weight-activated ones), so I basically leave all foods out, except for my camera bowls, because I take my photo cams in at night. The smaller dishes I refill several times a day, they hold maybe 1.5 cups of seed. Other than that, I have a platform feeder and one or two hanging feeders. I think it all sounds a lot more than it is. In the summer, I have oriole and hummingbird feeders out on top of that. I refill and clean them every other day. Cleaning feeders and baths should be your regular routine as a person who does backyard feeding."