Ethics

October 1, 2019 — You're not going to get the shot you want without putting birds at risk.

June 15, 2018 — Getting up close to these birds can be thrilling, but you've got to be careful.

May 24, 2018 — Providing food—for photography or simple enjoyment—can be a thorny issue. For guidance, ask yourself these three questions.

February 9, 2018 — Goldens make for gorgeous subjects—if you follow these ethical guidelines.

February 2, 2018 — Everyone wants that shot of a Baldie with eaglets. Here’s how to get one without disturbing the birds.

July 28, 2017 — Nesting shorebirds like Piping Plovers and Least Terns are sensitive and skittish. Here’s how to take better photos while respecting their space.

May 11, 2017 — Some people question the difference between the two. There is a distinction—and the lives of birds depend on it.

March 2, 2017 — The rivalry needs to stop—for the good of the birds.

February 3, 2017 — The impulse to shoot your subject at close range can be powerful, but there are several reasons why that's not best for the animal—or the image.

January 4, 2017 — Their big, round eyes make them alluring subjects, but impairing an owl's vision, even briefly, might have negative consequences.