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Woman Sets Up A Feeder Cam In Her Yard And The Photos Are Extraordinary (30 New Pics)
Interview With AuthorWild birds can be difficult to approach, but capturing them on camera is even more challenging as they often fly away the second they sense you. For Lisa, better known as Ostdrossel, capturing wild birds became a full-time hobby as she even has an ingenious setup that allows her to photograph them from up close without scaring them away. Her homemade feeder camera setup captures incredible pictures of a variety of species remotely as they enjoy tasty bird feed. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with the author!
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And a total loud pain in the a*s when you're trying to sleep in.
Load More Replies...THE GODZILLA OF BIRDS 🐦~ IS IT GIGANTIC OR IS THAT TINY BLACK BIRD ON THE RIGHT A FAKE ONE?! SURE IS A BEAUTIFUL BLUE COLOR!
Picture it human-sized and with a tazer, gun or baton ...
Load More Replies...Her photographic journey began in 2012 when she moved from Germany to Michigan for love. She was surprised by the variety of wildlife in her new backyard, so she started feeding and snapping pictures of them. Lisa wanted to share these photos with her family in Germany as many species were different from what she used to see in city life. “When I moved to the US from my native country Germany, I noticed that the birds here are more colorful and different than in Germany. I wanted to share them with my family and started taking photos,” says Lisa to Bored Panda.
At first, Lisa started off with a pocket camera, then with a DSLR camera, and also experimented with some other ways of photographing these wild species up close. However, it didn’t take long before she realized that to capture their natural habitat, she would have to build her own homemade feeder camera. “I enjoy seeing the beauty of the bird anatomy, the delicate patterns, the feathers, the colors, and of course their antics. How they pose, etc. The creative process mainly consists of choosing the best photo out of thousands that my system takes each day and then editing it a bit. The reward is being able to share it with the world and seeing how others enjoy it as well, learn something, or are becoming more fascinated by nature.”
She didn’t even realize when this became her full-time hobby. Each night, she reviewed photos and videos from her feeder cam and the results impressed her. Lisa saw the unique and funny expressions and behaviors of animals living around her home: things that many people don’t see or notice in their everyday life. There were even some exotic birds that she had never seen before, like an exotic hummingbird. “The most exotic birds are mostly coming during spring migration. I had a summer tanager one time and a pine warbler. Every day is a new chance to get something special in the yard, be it a scene or an animal.
“I use two setups. One is a homemade setup with an action camera in a weatherproof box, with which I mainly take closeup photos. The other one is a camera by the company Birdsy. It works with AI and records videos when the AI identifies a bird or animal in the frame. The videos are stored in my Birdsy account, from which I can download and edit them, watch them, or share them. Birdsy is still in the test phase, but will be launching very soon. There is more information on their website. I have been using this camera for about a year now and absolutely love it. The fun thing is that it captures scenes you would normally not see, like squabbles at the birdbath or birds feeding their babies,” explains Lisa.
These are fantastic! The photographer is right, the expressions and personalities shown aren't what you normally see in bird photography. The image quality is also incredible, I've never seen a wildlife camera with such crisp resolution and depth.
Harold Summer, thank you for going through and naming just about every bird. That was so helpful ❤️
He missed the orange bird sitting on the orange wedge with jam. I assume that's an oriole?
Load More Replies...Never thought random bird pictures can be so stunning.... nature is the most gifted painter!
Fantastic photographs of birds and squirrels, really beautiful and we need more beautiful in our lives !
We always put out peanuts with a shellon, seeds, and grapes for the birds, squirrels and chipmunks. They take turns all day grabbing goodies. It is always best to keep the shells on for squirrels because they need to keep their teeth down. They need to work for their food or their teeth will continue to grow and then they can't eat because the teeth get in the way. It can grow into their nose and eyes.
Gorgeous photos! My favorite were the blurry ones where the birds were squabbling. Also the amount of tit jokes that were possible...
I would love to know where these were taken. Middle Atlantic states, perhaps?
I’m grateful to the Holy Spirit for His comfort by allowing me to view these pictures of God‘s creation. The photography and expressions give me chills ! My Dad recently passed away, and we shared a love for birds. Just viewing these amazing pictures made me feel close to him and grateful to Jesus. Thank you! .Barb B.
A great pleasure, beauty of many birds, excellent photography !!!
Those were amazing! I happen to have 2 animals of my own. 42E295B8-2...e-jpeg.jpg
That's such a great photo! I love that you managed to capture this little guy with his big, full cheeks!
the photos are gorgeous! i'd love to see how she set up her feeder camera
Yes, @Dorothy Parker tells us they are from Michigan. Thanks, Dorothy!
Load More Replies...These are great photos. I wonder if I have the opportunity to get any birds that like the orange half with red stuff in the middle. I am in FL I get a lot of these birds as well. Awesome photo opportunities.
These are fantastic! The photographer is right, the expressions and personalities shown aren't what you normally see in bird photography. The image quality is also incredible, I've never seen a wildlife camera with such crisp resolution and depth.
Harold Summer, thank you for going through and naming just about every bird. That was so helpful ❤️
He missed the orange bird sitting on the orange wedge with jam. I assume that's an oriole?
Load More Replies...Never thought random bird pictures can be so stunning.... nature is the most gifted painter!
Fantastic photographs of birds and squirrels, really beautiful and we need more beautiful in our lives !
We always put out peanuts with a shellon, seeds, and grapes for the birds, squirrels and chipmunks. They take turns all day grabbing goodies. It is always best to keep the shells on for squirrels because they need to keep their teeth down. They need to work for their food or their teeth will continue to grow and then they can't eat because the teeth get in the way. It can grow into their nose and eyes.
Gorgeous photos! My favorite were the blurry ones where the birds were squabbling. Also the amount of tit jokes that were possible...
I would love to know where these were taken. Middle Atlantic states, perhaps?
I’m grateful to the Holy Spirit for His comfort by allowing me to view these pictures of God‘s creation. The photography and expressions give me chills ! My Dad recently passed away, and we shared a love for birds. Just viewing these amazing pictures made me feel close to him and grateful to Jesus. Thank you! .Barb B.
A great pleasure, beauty of many birds, excellent photography !!!
Those were amazing! I happen to have 2 animals of my own. 42E295B8-2...e-jpeg.jpg
That's such a great photo! I love that you managed to capture this little guy with his big, full cheeks!
the photos are gorgeous! i'd love to see how she set up her feeder camera
Yes, @Dorothy Parker tells us they are from Michigan. Thanks, Dorothy!
Load More Replies...These are great photos. I wonder if I have the opportunity to get any birds that like the orange half with red stuff in the middle. I am in FL I get a lot of these birds as well. Awesome photo opportunities.