02/10/2026
🐦 Song Thrush | Frampton, Dorset
One of my first proper wildlife shots with my new Canon EF-S 55–250mm lens, and I'm really pleased with how this little Song Thrush turned out 📸
I'm very much learning as I go with wildlife photography, so I'm trying to keep a note of what I used and what I learn from each photograph.
📷 Camera: Canon EOS 2000D
🔭 Lens: Canon EF-S 55–250mm IS STM
📍 Location: Frampton, Dorset
⚙️ Settings: 250mm | f/5.6 | 1/320 sec | ISO 800
What I'd do differently next time
I think I'd try a slightly faster shutter speed — probably around 1/500 sec or faster, just to give myself a little more protection against movement from the bird. I'd also try to give myself a little more room around the bird when taking the shot, rather than relying quite so much on cropping afterwards.
🐦 Something I learned about Song Thrushes.
Song Thrushes have a rather unusual way of singing. They repeat short phrases two or three times before moving on to the next phrase. They can have an impressive repertoire of different sounds.
And here's another brilliant fact: they will use a favourite stone as an "anvil", smashing snail shells against it to get to the snail inside! 😮
The Song Thrush is also currently on the UK's Amber List of Birds of Conservation Concern, following significant population declines.
Still learning, still experimenting and hopefully getting a little better with every photograph. 😊📸
