Lesson series

Capturing Birds

Canon DSLR edition

Chapter 1 is free! Register to watch now
Taking images of birds, especially when in flight, is no easy task. There are numerous settings to consider, as well as the skill of sighting and tracking your subject through the viewfinder.

This comprehensive chapter-based course, specifically for Canon EOS DSLR camera owners (EOS D-series models) will take you step-by-step through how best to capture images of birds, both flying and static.

Increase your success rate and improve your images with this self-paced course, with Canon tutor Nina Bailey as your guide.

From understanding the challenges and equipment choice, you’ll also learn how to set up your camera, how to choose the right settings for bird photography, through to post-production advice.
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Watch on any device

Access whether at home or on-the-go, on any device connected to the internet

Self-paced learning

Learn at your own pace – watch the lessons and complete the tasks to reinforce your learning

Get camera confident

Boost your confidence – navigate round your camera settings and features with familiarity and ease

Get the full course now!

Buy the full Capturing Birds photography course (Canon DSLR edition) and get 7 hours of video tutorials to watch and learn at your leisure. Enrol today and get lifetime access.

Why this Photography Course?

  • 10 in-depth lessons
  • 7 hours of video
  • Comparison shots
  • Bonus learning materials
  • Learn with camera in hand
  • 100% Canon DSLR content

Learn What's Important

Focuses on what is important. Learn the key pillars of this type of photography, using our ESP approach. Work through the topic in a logical manner, building your bird photography skills as you go.

Unique ESP formula

Following EOS Academy’s ESP principle – Evaluate, Set up, Produce – you’ll be equipped with the understanding and knowledge to capture both static and flying birds with fantastic results every time.

Course Lessons

Meet YOUR Tutor

Nina Bailey

A true Canonite, Nina has only ever used Canon camera gear. After working for Canon in the 1990s, she struck out on her own to set up a photography training business for amateur and enthusiast in 2000.

An experienced tutor, she's the founder of EOS Academy where she directs the training programme, and she's also Technical Editor of EOS magazine, the original Canon magazine for EOS enthusiast photographers.

Whatever you want to know about your Canon EOS camera and your photography, Nina knows. She's used almost every EOS camera there is and loves all the nitty gritty techy 'how it works' stuff. But her real skill is in putting this across in a straightforward, jargon-free way so you can learn when to use your camera's features and how to make the most of your camera.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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