Whatever camera accessories you use, the most important tools in your camera bag will be patience and preparation. Check below for the other things you don’t want to forget.
Extra batteries and memory cards
Wouldn’t you be crushed if your camera died right when a Red-headed Woodpecker landed 10 feet away? What if you filled up your memory card? Before heading out, check the batteries in your camera, and snap a few pictures to make sure everything is working. Pack extra batteries and film or memory cards to keep you taking more pictures.
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Use this to avoid camera shake and blurry pictures, especially with a telephoto lens. A small lightweight tripod is also useful when photographing birds in dim light, where the camera sets a slow shutter speed. It’s even good for close-ups of vibrant feathers or an amazing wingspan where extra steadiness yields sharper pictures.