Learn Bird Behavior: Vastly Improve Your Bird Photography

Don Orkoskey | July 31, 2026

Learn Bird Behavior

Want Better Bird Photos? Learn Bird Behavior. Most newer wildlife and bird photographers spend their time thinking about camera settings, lenses, and autofocus. But one of the biggest secrets to consistently capturing better bird photographs has nothing to do with your gear.

Learn to read and understand bird behavior.

In this video, I head into the field to photograph osprey, great blue herons, and other birds while explaining how understanding bird behavior can help you anticipate action, predict movement, and create stronger wildlife images.

What You'll Learn

Understanding bird behavior helps you create greater photo opportunities. Find out why observing birds is more important than constantly changing camera settings. Get the secrets to predict movement before it happens. At the end of the day all of these things will help improve your wildlife photography so much faster than focusing on new gear. 

In addition watch the video for tips for photographing osprey, herons, goldfinches, and other wild birds. I also tell you why patience and observation often matter more than expensive gear.

Whether you're just getting started with bird photography or have years of experience, learning to read bird behavior can dramatically improve your wildlife photography. 

Sign up for a class or private lesson with me to improve your bird photography today. Be sure to watch my other great videos on wildlife and improving your photography skills on Youtube.

Don Orkoskey

July 31, 2026
Don Orkoskey
I'm full time professional event and headshot photographer Don Orkoskey. Since 2007 I've owned WDO Photography. Additionally, I teach photography in partnership with a number of amazing organizations as well as offering my own group photography classes and individual photography lessons. I teach classes for both adults and children and lead free nature photography meetups each month. I also write a monthly newsletter full of great information and maintain a list of free photography resources and have a YouTube channel to help you learn photography.
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