Field Notes

Insights, imagery, and stories from our photographic birding expeditions across the globe.

Beyond the Checklist: Why I Stopped Counting and Started Watching
Birding
June 28, 2026•Peter-John Welcome

Beyond the Checklist: Why I Stopped Counting and Started Watching

Here is a two-sentence summary of your post: This post explores the author's transition from simply chasing new species for a checklist to practicing dedicated bird photography in pursuit of deeper, more meaningful observation. By slowing down to intimately document the behaviors and life cycles of individual birds, enthusiasts can evolve from mere species collectors into genuine chroniclers of the natural world.

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Sony 400 GM F2.8 Review for Birds
Gear Review
April 19, 2026•Peter-John Welcome

Sony 400 GM F2.8 Review for Birds

The Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS: The "Goldilocks" Lens for Bird Photography

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