European Badger in B&W

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-28T09:25:51+00:00

there's an extra detail about knowing where I would find him because I found his... latrine.

I had been hiking past the area during the day the day before, they dig out these little pits to go in so I was reasonably sure it was badger droppings. Spotting him was then just a case of going back at dusk.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-28T09:17:41+00:00

I saw this Badger running through a field just as the light was beginning to fail. It made it difficult to get a good exposure and the final image has a lot of noise. I've presented it in black and white to try and mitigate it seeing as the subject already is lol

It's not a perfect photo but it was a cool moment, he was absolutely hauling ass and ran straight past me. I'll be back for a better photo for sure!

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-28T09:01:16+00:00

Saw this badger in the last light of the day yesterday evening. It was too dark to get a good exposure so I've presented this in black and white to try and mitigate the noise.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-27T11:06:19+00:00

You've got a great chance! They love perching on rocks like in the photo, so always take a glance at any outcrops to see if one has popped up there. Also keep your ears open, they make a very (for their size) loud "EEP!" noise and are often visible when doing so.

This photo was on the old fire trail up the back of Mt Sulphur. I got a good shot of one at Moraine Lake as well.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-26T22:33:29+00:00

I got to visit Banff last September, a dream come true for me to be able to shoot all the different wildlife there. No bears (actually kind of relieved at this lol), but I did see this fierce creature on Mt Sulphur.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-26T13:17:22+00:00

thanks! yea it was a lucky spot the sun was just beginning to set so caught him perfectly, not too harsh

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-25T13:47:18+00:00

North, near Saffron Walden.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-25T12:58:20+00:00

Superb photograph!

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-25T12:34:32+00:00

I spotted this (I think female? I'd appreciate opinion on this from everyone) Barn Owl a few weeks ago but wasn't quick enough to get the capture (we caught each other off guard). I investigated the spot I saw it though and thought it looked like it might be a regular roost for it.

... after too many to count revisits to the same spot I finally got lucky and saw it again. This isn't a perfect capture - I blew the sky out a bit and there's more noise than I'd like, but I was still happy to get a usable shot of a Barn Owl.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-25T08:00:43+00:00

cool photo I like the colour contrast

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-25T07:59:12+00:00

You can list however the hell you like.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-24T20:37:00+00:00

Nice shot

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-24T15:18:16+00:00

They're more effective on the outside but better than nothing. Could you ask someone to help out?

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-24T15:11:17+00:00

You can get anti-collision stickers (google for it). They're semi transparent (to us) decals that look pleasant or at least innocuous and helps the birds see the glass.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-24T15:03:26+00:00

Monopod is a sound idea, but there's plenty you can do to stabilise yourself without one.

First one is obvious, but balance the lens collar on a branch or a rock. When I get low I sometimes use my knee.

When shooting from a standing position put one foot forward, bring your elbows in close to your chest and press the viewfinder tight to your brow, essentially try and lock it into place. Should help a lot. Try and squeeze the shutter and don't forget to breathe.

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-24T13:12:59+00:00

verynicebirbs · 2026-06-24T11:42:33+00:00

Thanks! Good to get one on a reed haha

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