Becorns are little people I make out of acorns and sticks. Then I photograph them in nature with real animals. In this video, I share my process for taking photos with some Eastern Bluebirds.
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EDIT:
Hi folks. I appreciate the concern some of you have for the well being of the birds. I share your feelings and also felt very protective of their little family. Here are some precautions I took:
- To protect from predators, I built the birdouse and baffle according to the recommedations by the Connecticut Audubon (see below for link). The second platform was only in place during photography sessions when I was able to monitor for predators.
- It’s recommended to check Bluebird boxes at least once a week. From my research online, I learned that bluebirds are actually quite tolerant of humans. I opened up the box briefly every five days, and stopped when they had feathers and there was risk of birds jumping out. I only opened the box when the p