Beyond the Spotting Scope: Digital Cameras for Bird Photographers: http://ping.fm/gByFV More and more birders are becoming interested in photography. To go beyond the limitations of digiscoping (limited low light capability, tricky auto-focus, limited panning or ability to capture action, etc.) requires a fairly serious investment in a camera body and lenses. In this section of our exclusive GearGuide we'll cover tips for what to look for in a camera body or you can just skip to notes on specific models.

I'm just back from another wonderful photo safari to southern Africa, this time Zambia and Botswana and wanted to share some of my favorite images with you.

We'll be returning in May, 2011 and hope you can join us!--David

Millions of Americans have hummingbird feeders. Many of them love to photograph birds but are frustrated by trying to catch the seemingly random flight of their hummingbirds. If you're one of them you've probably seen the ads for hummingbird photo workshops where they set up thousands of dollar worth of lighting gear to build a mini-studio around the birds. That's all well and good but the truth is you can go a long way with your own yard and your own feeder with just a few simple steps.

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Photo Gallery from Gatorbotics Team 1700 Sacramento Regional in Davis. All images for private use of the team, family and friends only.

Photo Gallery from the Gatorbotics (Team 1700) Silicon Valley Regional in March, 2009. All images are for the private use of team, family and friends only.