Bird photography is considered one of the most challenging genres of wildlife photography. Capturing birds in their natural habitat, especially in flight, requires a combination of technical skill, patience, and creativity. They are fast-moving and unpredictable, making it difficult to capture sharp, well-composed images. A thorough understanding of your camera settings is needed, and you...

The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It also has a characteristic trilling call. This wetland dweller is only found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a concentration in South Africa’s Western Cape province.  The species is one of...