On one of the April weekends I had the great opportunity to learn photography from professionals with years of experience. It was a pleasure, and I picked up a few tips and tricks on how to take a good bird photo — and finally got a few very nice shots of tits that I’m really happy with.

Blue tit on a branch. At the beginning they didn't want to land on the 'target spot', so I caught them resting on a branch instead.
Blue tit on a branch. At the beginning they didn't want to land on the 'target spot', so I caught them resting on a branch instead.
Canon EOS R7 RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM ƒ/8 1/50s
Blue tit on the spot — finally a nice shot, once one of the first tits landed on our pre-prepared perch.
Blue tit on the spot — finally a nice shot, once one of the first tits landed on our pre-prepared perch.
Canon EOS R7 RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM ƒ/8 1/1000s
And another blue one. What's on the left?
And another blue one. What's on the left?
Canon EOS R7 RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM ƒ/8 1/1000s
Great tit, and another great photo in the bag.
Great tit, and another great photo in the bag.
Canon EOS R7 RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM ƒ/8 1/640s
The final one. At this point I knew I'd have a few good tit shots — and a clearer idea of what to do better next time ;)
The final one. At this point I knew I'd have a few good tit shots — and a clearer idea of what to do better next time ;)
Canon EOS R7 RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM ƒ/8 1/640s