Photographing Kingfishers - How I got the shot, the free way!

In this video, I photograph wild kingfishers on an urban river just 3 miles from the city centre – no commercial hide, no entry fees, just patience and persistence. Using the OM SYSTEM OM-1, I captured these stunning birds in their natural habitat, proving that you don't need to travel far or spend money to enjoy kingfisher photography.

I share my approach, camera settings, fieldcraft techniques, and tips on how to find and photograph kingfishers ethically in an urban environment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned wildlife photographer, this video shows what's possible with the right mindset and gear.

If you're interested in wildlife photography, photographing birds without a hide, or testing the capabilities of the OM SYSTEM OM-1, this video is for you.

00:00 - Intro
02:23 - First Kingfisher spotted
03:35 - A slightly better view
05:26 - Searching the river and success!
08:06 - My opinion on paid kingfisher hides
09:55 - They think its all over...
11:21 - A different approach
12:18 - Burst mode settings
14:00 - Patience pays off
17:40 - Outro

📸 - OM systems OM-1 mkII, 150-400 TCpro f4.5
📸 - DJI action 4 and Osmo pocket 3

Music - provided by epidemic sound -

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