I was an avid birder for thirty years before finally picking up a camera in 2011. During those years I learned where to go, when to go and what to look for. I also learned to observe behavior and how to approach birds without causing them to fly away.

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Between my time spent at home in Vermont and frequent trips through the years to Cape May, NJ, I have taken thousands of photos but very few of rare birds. It’s fair to say that I endeavor to take uncommon photos of common species.