5 Golden Rules of Birding

On my last walk couple of weeks back, I was very annoyed and upset to see to what extent some photographers can go and tricks (dirty) they used to get their desired result. 

I want to remind them with golden rules and am ready with print-outs for next walk.

Five Golden Rules that Bird Photographers MUST follow:

1

YOU should maintain fair-enough distance from the bird and 

NEVER disturb a bird.

Especially while feeding its chicks, any disturbance might lead to the parent abandoning the nest and eventually death of the chicks.

2

YOU should NEVER force an action on the bird.

Most birds conserve energy during in-action, especially in winter. If you force them fly, they might not be able to get enough food to survive during scarce days.

3

YOU should NOT or AVOID photographing nesting birds unless you can maintain a fair, respectful & non-intrusive distance.

Especially while parenting, any disturbance might yield to the death of the chicks. Quite a few species of birds abandon their nests forever if they see a threat or intruder.

4

YOU should NOT feed or bait a bird to take a photograph.

By doing so you are changing feeding habits and behaviour of birds; leaving them prone to diseases.

5

YOU should NOT alter the natural habitat or environment of the bird.

You anyway are intruding their territory and negatively impacting their environment - litter, smell, sound, space, threat.

Rules.Respect.Thanks.

Fellow Birder