I have used a lot of different camera lens combos over the years. Range is the key ingredient, the closer the better. Setting up yard, feeder location to maximize light and preferred background is also important. I shoot mostly with a 7d and 150-600mm Sigma contemporary. I have also had...
It really makes a difference where you are. I used to live in a city, and I would get the same 2 or 3 every year. I live in the country about 50 miles away and there are dozens. My dad lives on the Oregon coast and has Annas and Rufous year round, 30 or 40 at the feeders everyday.
This guy...
They are pretty cool little birds. I have spent many hours chasing them with a camera and, undoubtedly will spend many more.
My favorite PNW variety,
Calliope Hummingbird
Another Pine Marten. I was set up in a meadow for evening elk photos, this one came in behind me. I heard a robin, then a squirrel panic calling. I turned my camera toward the squirrel sound, and caught this guy checking out a tree about thirty yards away. Two clicks of the shutter and it...
The Canon EF 70-300 f4 - 5.6 IS II and the Canon EFS 55-250mm f4 - 5.6 IS STM are worth looking at.
I have owned the version one of the 70-300, and was pretty happy with it, the new version is supposed to be much better.
The 55-250mm STM is an amazing little lens. I don't think you will find...