Richard Birchett
@rmb-wildlifephoto.bsky.social
🇬🇧Pro Wildlife & Conservation Photographer 🇨🇦
📷Photography Guide Ecoterra Adventures
🏔️Ambassador fstopgear | fotopro | Tragopan
🦅Ethical Photographer
🎥YouTuber www.youtube.com/c/richardbirchett
📷Photography Guide Ecoterra Adventures
🏔️Ambassador fstopgear | fotopro | Tragopan
🦅Ethical Photographer
🎥YouTuber www.youtube.com/c/richardbirchett
New Video out now on my YouTube channel from back home in Cornwall, UK. It's been a while since I last released a video due to my time back home.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
R (M) x
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Thanks and have a great weekend.
R (M) x
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Peregrine Falcons of the Cornish Coast | Photographing Coastal Birds of Prey UK Wildlife Photography
YouTube video by RICHARD BIRCHETT
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March 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
New Video out now on my YouTube channel from back home in Cornwall, UK. It's been a while since I last released a video due to my time back home.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
R (M) x
youtu.be/dwUrxOZSTsE?...
Thanks and have a great weekend.
R (M) x
youtu.be/dwUrxOZSTsE?...
Happy weekend,
My first video from my Costa Rica Bird Photography Trip is out now, where I lead a group for 12 Days.
Join me as I explore what this amazing wildlife rich country has to offer, from birds, bats and all manner of other amazing creatures
Cheers
Rich
#birds
youtu.be/ga-MtwZySIQ
My first video from my Costa Rica Bird Photography Trip is out now, where I lead a group for 12 Days.
Join me as I explore what this amazing wildlife rich country has to offer, from birds, bats and all manner of other amazing creatures
Cheers
Rich
#birds
youtu.be/ga-MtwZySIQ
Costa Rica Wildlife Photography | My Diaries Part 1 - Birds, Mammals and more
YouTube video by RICHARD BIRCHETT
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February 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Happy weekend,
My first video from my Costa Rica Bird Photography Trip is out now, where I lead a group for 12 Days.
Join me as I explore what this amazing wildlife rich country has to offer, from birds, bats and all manner of other amazing creatures
Cheers
Rich
#birds
youtu.be/ga-MtwZySIQ
My first video from my Costa Rica Bird Photography Trip is out now, where I lead a group for 12 Days.
Join me as I explore what this amazing wildlife rich country has to offer, from birds, bats and all manner of other amazing creatures
Cheers
Rich
#birds
youtu.be/ga-MtwZySIQ
The Lesser Ground Cuckoo.
Rarely seen in the open, but it’s loud song carries and sounds like a referee’s whistle being blown faster and then slower.
Likes brushy dry woodland in tropical lowlands, where most of the time it walks stealthily on the ground.
#birds
Rarely seen in the open, but it’s loud song carries and sounds like a referee’s whistle being blown faster and then slower.
Likes brushy dry woodland in tropical lowlands, where most of the time it walks stealthily on the ground.
#birds
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Lesser Ground Cuckoo.
Rarely seen in the open, but it’s loud song carries and sounds like a referee’s whistle being blown faster and then slower.
Likes brushy dry woodland in tropical lowlands, where most of the time it walks stealthily on the ground.
#birds
Rarely seen in the open, but it’s loud song carries and sounds like a referee’s whistle being blown faster and then slower.
Likes brushy dry woodland in tropical lowlands, where most of the time it walks stealthily on the ground.
#birds
The Golden Browed Chlorophonia (m) Endemic to Costa Rica and Western Panama.
I got up nice and early to photograph this shy bird as they are highly active at first light but only for a short time before they head off to feed and hide, certainly worth a 0545 start, the colours are amazing.
#birds
I got up nice and early to photograph this shy bird as they are highly active at first light but only for a short time before they head off to feed and hide, certainly worth a 0545 start, the colours are amazing.
#birds
January 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Golden Browed Chlorophonia (m) Endemic to Costa Rica and Western Panama.
I got up nice and early to photograph this shy bird as they are highly active at first light but only for a short time before they head off to feed and hide, certainly worth a 0545 start, the colours are amazing.
#birds
I got up nice and early to photograph this shy bird as they are highly active at first light but only for a short time before they head off to feed and hide, certainly worth a 0545 start, the colours are amazing.
#birds
The Common Black-Hawk
I was really excited to see this beautiful adult hawk with its distinctive yellow cere and legs and its short tail. It looks very similar to the much larger Great Black Hawk but there are some other differences, like the white rump and bigger tail band.
#birds #photography
I was really excited to see this beautiful adult hawk with its distinctive yellow cere and legs and its short tail. It looks very similar to the much larger Great Black Hawk but there are some other differences, like the white rump and bigger tail band.
#birds #photography
January 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Common Black-Hawk
I was really excited to see this beautiful adult hawk with its distinctive yellow cere and legs and its short tail. It looks very similar to the much larger Great Black Hawk but there are some other differences, like the white rump and bigger tail band.
#birds #photography
I was really excited to see this beautiful adult hawk with its distinctive yellow cere and legs and its short tail. It looks very similar to the much larger Great Black Hawk but there are some other differences, like the white rump and bigger tail band.
#birds #photography
Whilst in Costa Rica I never expected to see an American Dipper, a bird that I’ve always wanted to see.
I didn’t even realise they were resident there, my friend and fellow guide who’s lived there all his life has never seen one so I was even more pleased to have found a breeding pair.
#birds
I didn’t even realise they were resident there, my friend and fellow guide who’s lived there all his life has never seen one so I was even more pleased to have found a breeding pair.
#birds
January 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Whilst in Costa Rica I never expected to see an American Dipper, a bird that I’ve always wanted to see.
I didn’t even realise they were resident there, my friend and fellow guide who’s lived there all his life has never seen one so I was even more pleased to have found a breeding pair.
#birds
I didn’t even realise they were resident there, my friend and fellow guide who’s lived there all his life has never seen one so I was even more pleased to have found a breeding pair.
#birds
The Green Breasted Mango Hummingbird is one of the more widely seen species found in Costa Rica and is often confused with the Rufous Tailed Hummingbird male, but the black stripe down the center of the throat (bordered by blue) gives it away.
#birds
#birds
January 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Green Breasted Mango Hummingbird is one of the more widely seen species found in Costa Rica and is often confused with the Rufous Tailed Hummingbird male, but the black stripe down the center of the throat (bordered by blue) gives it away.
#birds
#birds
Another stunner is the Blue Grey Tanager, one of the many Tanager species found in South/Central America.
Lots more of these stunning birds to come soon.
#birds #costarica
Lots more of these stunning birds to come soon.
#birds #costarica
January 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Another stunner is the Blue Grey Tanager, one of the many Tanager species found in South/Central America.
Lots more of these stunning birds to come soon.
#birds #costarica
Lots more of these stunning birds to come soon.
#birds #costarica
New video out now on YouTube.
A bit of info on what I carry in my camera bag as a Pro wildlife photographer with some Tips that might help you out.
Thanks
Rich
#wildlifephotography
youtu.be/qkbRdW3zvE0
A bit of info on what I carry in my camera bag as a Pro wildlife photographer with some Tips that might help you out.
Thanks
Rich
#wildlifephotography
youtu.be/qkbRdW3zvE0
What's do Professional Wildlife Photographers carry in their Camera Bag in 2025!
YouTube video by RICHARD BIRCHETT
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January 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
New video out now on YouTube.
A bit of info on what I carry in my camera bag as a Pro wildlife photographer with some Tips that might help you out.
Thanks
Rich
#wildlifephotography
youtu.be/qkbRdW3zvE0
A bit of info on what I carry in my camera bag as a Pro wildlife photographer with some Tips that might help you out.
Thanks
Rich
#wildlifephotography
youtu.be/qkbRdW3zvE0
Gartered Trogon is such a beautiful bird & we were lucky enough to see it on our last day when we ventured into the hills.
Trogon’s breeding season starts from Feb to June.
It nests in a wasp, ant, or termite arboreal nest or a hole in a rotten tree, with a typical clutch of 2/3 eggs.
#birds
Trogon’s breeding season starts from Feb to June.
It nests in a wasp, ant, or termite arboreal nest or a hole in a rotten tree, with a typical clutch of 2/3 eggs.
#birds
January 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Gartered Trogon is such a beautiful bird & we were lucky enough to see it on our last day when we ventured into the hills.
Trogon’s breeding season starts from Feb to June.
It nests in a wasp, ant, or termite arboreal nest or a hole in a rotten tree, with a typical clutch of 2/3 eggs.
#birds
Trogon’s breeding season starts from Feb to June.
It nests in a wasp, ant, or termite arboreal nest or a hole in a rotten tree, with a typical clutch of 2/3 eggs.
#birds
The beautiful Fiery Throated Hummingbird - Captured under natural light without the use of additional lures.
One of the highlights of being here in Costa Rica is photographing some of the 50+ species of Hummingbird, these amazing birds are everywhere!
#birds
One of the highlights of being here in Costa Rica is photographing some of the 50+ species of Hummingbird, these amazing birds are everywhere!
#birds
January 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The beautiful Fiery Throated Hummingbird - Captured under natural light without the use of additional lures.
One of the highlights of being here in Costa Rica is photographing some of the 50+ species of Hummingbird, these amazing birds are everywhere!
#birds
One of the highlights of being here in Costa Rica is photographing some of the 50+ species of Hummingbird, these amazing birds are everywhere!
#birds
The Crested Caracara - Airborne and alert this awesome falcon was such a beautiful sight to see especially with the action shot of its hunkered wing position.
Loving Costa Rica 🇨🇷🙏🌏🦜🦅
#birds
Loving Costa Rica 🇨🇷🙏🌏🦜🦅
#birds
January 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The Crested Caracara - Airborne and alert this awesome falcon was such a beautiful sight to see especially with the action shot of its hunkered wing position.
Loving Costa Rica 🇨🇷🙏🌏🦜🦅
#birds
Loving Costa Rica 🇨🇷🙏🌏🦜🦅
#birds
Another stunning bird whilst in Costa Rica is the Montezuma Oropendola which is a really large bird and makes the most strangest of sounds, almost like digital noise.
I attempted to capture the light hitting one side of the body to illuminate it’s bill, breast & the beautiful tail feathers
#birds
I attempted to capture the light hitting one side of the body to illuminate it’s bill, breast & the beautiful tail feathers
#birds
January 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Another stunning bird whilst in Costa Rica is the Montezuma Oropendola which is a really large bird and makes the most strangest of sounds, almost like digital noise.
I attempted to capture the light hitting one side of the body to illuminate it’s bill, breast & the beautiful tail feathers
#birds
I attempted to capture the light hitting one side of the body to illuminate it’s bill, breast & the beautiful tail feathers
#birds
The Crested Caracara has to be one of my favourites birds of prey so far in Costa Rica.
I managed to get myself down low to create a nice diffused foreground and background allowing me to concentrate the bird as the focal point.
ican eagle.
#birds
I managed to get myself down low to create a nice diffused foreground and background allowing me to concentrate the bird as the focal point.
ican eagle.
#birds
January 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Crested Caracara has to be one of my favourites birds of prey so far in Costa Rica.
I managed to get myself down low to create a nice diffused foreground and background allowing me to concentrate the bird as the focal point.
ican eagle.
#birds
I managed to get myself down low to create a nice diffused foreground and background allowing me to concentrate the bird as the focal point.
ican eagle.
#birds
Collared Aracari 😀
What a great bird and lovely to photograph it in the rain, I set the shutter speed to around 1/60th to enable me to get the white streaks of rain drops. Not always easy when the bird moves so much.
#birds #costarica
What a great bird and lovely to photograph it in the rain, I set the shutter speed to around 1/60th to enable me to get the white streaks of rain drops. Not always easy when the bird moves so much.
#birds #costarica
January 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Collared Aracari 😀
What a great bird and lovely to photograph it in the rain, I set the shutter speed to around 1/60th to enable me to get the white streaks of rain drops. Not always easy when the bird moves so much.
#birds #costarica
What a great bird and lovely to photograph it in the rain, I set the shutter speed to around 1/60th to enable me to get the white streaks of rain drops. Not always easy when the bird moves so much.
#birds #costarica
The classic Costa Rican photograph of the stunning Keel Billed Toucan which is very colourful Latin American bird which lives in the tropical jungles and feeds of a variety of food.
#birds
#birds
January 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The classic Costa Rican photograph of the stunning Keel Billed Toucan which is very colourful Latin American bird which lives in the tropical jungles and feeds of a variety of food.
#birds
#birds
Confusing moment
White Faced or Capuchin Monkey captured deep in the Costa Rican forest
Such a comical and photogenic species of monkey just enjoying life amongst the leaves and trees.
These monkeys eat fruit, insects, leaves and small birds which are in abundance in this vast wilderness #mamals
White Faced or Capuchin Monkey captured deep in the Costa Rican forest
Such a comical and photogenic species of monkey just enjoying life amongst the leaves and trees.
These monkeys eat fruit, insects, leaves and small birds which are in abundance in this vast wilderness #mamals
January 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Confusing moment
White Faced or Capuchin Monkey captured deep in the Costa Rican forest
Such a comical and photogenic species of monkey just enjoying life amongst the leaves and trees.
These monkeys eat fruit, insects, leaves and small birds which are in abundance in this vast wilderness #mamals
White Faced or Capuchin Monkey captured deep in the Costa Rican forest
Such a comical and photogenic species of monkey just enjoying life amongst the leaves and trees.
These monkeys eat fruit, insects, leaves and small birds which are in abundance in this vast wilderness #mamals
American Tree Sparrow (M) - Spizelloides arborea
This handsome Sparrow 1 of 25 species of the 3 families, Emberizidae, Estrildidae and Passeridae found in Canada are also often overlooked as a photographic subject but they don’t half look good in the snowy environment.
#birds
This handsome Sparrow 1 of 25 species of the 3 families, Emberizidae, Estrildidae and Passeridae found in Canada are also often overlooked as a photographic subject but they don’t half look good in the snowy environment.
#birds
January 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
American Tree Sparrow (M) - Spizelloides arborea
This handsome Sparrow 1 of 25 species of the 3 families, Emberizidae, Estrildidae and Passeridae found in Canada are also often overlooked as a photographic subject but they don’t half look good in the snowy environment.
#birds
This handsome Sparrow 1 of 25 species of the 3 families, Emberizidae, Estrildidae and Passeridae found in Canada are also often overlooked as a photographic subject but they don’t half look good in the snowy environment.
#birds
New Video out NOW on YouTube...
In this video Join me for some Winter Wildlife Photography in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada where I find Mammals, Birds and just relax in nature.
Cheers and Happy Weekend to all.
Rich
#wildlife #canada
youtu.be/pRHpO8hQQ00
In this video Join me for some Winter Wildlife Photography in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada where I find Mammals, Birds and just relax in nature.
Cheers and Happy Weekend to all.
Rich
#wildlife #canada
youtu.be/pRHpO8hQQ00
Winter Wildlife Photography in Mont Tremblant | Quebec Canada | Mammals, Birds & Relaxing in Nature
YouTube video by RICHARD BIRCHETT
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January 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New Video out NOW on YouTube...
In this video Join me for some Winter Wildlife Photography in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada where I find Mammals, Birds and just relax in nature.
Cheers and Happy Weekend to all.
Rich
#wildlife #canada
youtu.be/pRHpO8hQQ00
In this video Join me for some Winter Wildlife Photography in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada where I find Mammals, Birds and just relax in nature.
Cheers and Happy Weekend to all.
Rich
#wildlife #canada
youtu.be/pRHpO8hQQ00
Blue Jay - Cyanocitta cristata
This beautifully bright colour bird is often overlooked as a photographic subject due to its common status but like our European Jay you can’t escape the beauty in the plumage, highly intellectual birds that just brighten up a snowy landscape.
#birds #snow
This beautifully bright colour bird is often overlooked as a photographic subject due to its common status but like our European Jay you can’t escape the beauty in the plumage, highly intellectual birds that just brighten up a snowy landscape.
#birds #snow
January 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
White Tailed Deer foraging in the forests of the Quebec Mountains. Not an easy stalk with a snow covered landscape.
The Deer knew I was there but I didn’t push my luck, with a max zoom range & a little crop in post I was able to get a detailed shot using the Canon R3 & 200-400L
#mammals #deer
The Deer knew I was there but I didn’t push my luck, with a max zoom range & a little crop in post I was able to get a detailed shot using the Canon R3 & 200-400L
#mammals #deer
January 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Wood Duck - What stunning birds they are! Amazing colours on this male which really shine on a cold dull winter weather day.
They are usually pretty shy but on this occasion I was able to capture this handsome chap.
Canon R3 - EF 100-500 L IS
#birds #photography
They are usually pretty shy but on this occasion I was able to capture this handsome chap.
Canon R3 - EF 100-500 L IS
#birds #photography
December 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM
The Wood Duck - What stunning birds they are! Amazing colours on this male which really shine on a cold dull winter weather day.
They are usually pretty shy but on this occasion I was able to capture this handsome chap.
Canon R3 - EF 100-500 L IS
#birds #photography
They are usually pretty shy but on this occasion I was able to capture this handsome chap.
Canon R3 - EF 100-500 L IS
#birds #photography
Hello to you all,
I've just released a NEW video on my YouTube Channel where I share some hints and tips for wildlife photography in a snowy environment.
youtu.be/LR8uFiWMh2M
#wildlife #birds
I've just released a NEW video on my YouTube Channel where I share some hints and tips for wildlife photography in a snowy environment.
youtu.be/LR8uFiWMh2M
#wildlife #birds
Top Tips for Photographing Wildlife in the SNOW | Survival | Digital Exposure | Camera Gear & More
YouTube video by RICHARD BIRCHETT
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December 28, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Hello to you all,
I've just released a NEW video on my YouTube Channel where I share some hints and tips for wildlife photography in a snowy environment.
youtu.be/LR8uFiWMh2M
#wildlife #birds
I've just released a NEW video on my YouTube Channel where I share some hints and tips for wildlife photography in a snowy environment.
youtu.be/LR8uFiWMh2M
#wildlife #birds
New Video out now on my YouTube Channel...
Watch my PRO Tips to become a better Wildlife Photographer with in the Field Photography & Trail Camera Footage.
Rich 🙂
#wildlife #photography
youtu.be/vsiszTBnX8o
Watch my PRO Tips to become a better Wildlife Photographer with in the Field Photography & Trail Camera Footage.
Rich 🙂
#wildlife #photography
youtu.be/vsiszTBnX8o
PRO Tips to become a better Wildlife Photographer | In the Field Photography & Trail Camera Footage
YouTube video by RICHARD BIRCHETT
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December 21, 2024 at 8:16 PM
New Video out now on my YouTube Channel...
Watch my PRO Tips to become a better Wildlife Photographer with in the Field Photography & Trail Camera Footage.
Rich 🙂
#wildlife #photography
youtu.be/vsiszTBnX8o
Watch my PRO Tips to become a better Wildlife Photographer with in the Field Photography & Trail Camera Footage.
Rich 🙂
#wildlife #photography
youtu.be/vsiszTBnX8o
Taiga Merlin - Falco columbarius columbarius
Not much of a story in this picture only that these small rapid falcons are so quick in flight.
#birds
Not much of a story in this picture only that these small rapid falcons are so quick in flight.
#birds
December 20, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Taiga Merlin - Falco columbarius columbarius
Not much of a story in this picture only that these small rapid falcons are so quick in flight.
#birds
Not much of a story in this picture only that these small rapid falcons are so quick in flight.
#birds