One of my favorite things in nature is getting up close and personal to birds in the wild.
Most birds are incredibly shy about being approached, but with the right techniques it’s possible to earn their trust and have some truly amazing close encounters!
If you want to get closer to birds, the most important thing is moving slowly enough that you don’t make them nervous. Birds will display nervous behavior if you try to approach too quickly. It’s important to recognize nervous body language so you can slow down and give the bird time to relax.
It all comes down to 4 basic steps:
Learn to recognize the signs of nervous/alert behavior in birds
Stop pressuring birds when they display nervous behavior
Give birds time to relax so they stop seeing you as a threat (and allow you to come closer)
Always approach in a relaxed & indirect manner that is non-threatening
This strategy works with all types of birds in all different habitats. Whether your goal is to get better at nature photography, or the simple joy of interacting up close with wildlife.
I’ve spent a crazy amount of time over the years honing my skills at getting closer to birds and today I’m going to share all my secrets to help you do this too!
How To Approach Birds Without Scaring Them (tips & body language to build trust with birds…)
Enjoy!
Brian Mertins
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Also... Check these out :-)
Beginner's Guide To Bird Language
How To Find Owls In The Wild
The Bird Language Blueprint (Full Online Course)
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