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Ups - last sentence should read 'almost ALL of my recent semi close-up shots are taken from inside a car or behind a window'

Thank you Telse & Despina :D @Despina - after being in Qatar for a while with some really dedicated bird photographers I have learnt that photographing birds on foot (outside) is nearly impossible as they will flee before you get close enough. A tip is to stay in a car as they will allow you to come a lot closer. It took some getting used to for me, but it really works! Almost none of my recent semi close-up shots are taken from inside a car or behind a window.

Thank you @Janelle @Stefania @Mayra! :)

Thank you very much Jakubko! More and more I am realising that photographing birds from a car window is much more effective than being on the ground (unless in a hide). They let you get incredibly close.

Thank you very much guys :) Although I seem to see these guys more and more often I still get REALLY excited when I do.

Thank you Ali :)