Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
Nikon D850, Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6
f/7.1, 1/2000s, ISO 800, 200mm
Every year, we have many pairs of starlings breeding in our locality. We have bird feeders in the garden all year round, but when the starlings bring their young to them, it is really hard to keep them filled.
As a consequence of their generally rowdy behaviour and competition for food, we often get squabbles breaking out. It also means I can get very close to them, as they are generally oblivious to anything but the food and their disputes.
Mmm, chair + fen = inevitable end
One of my favourite accessories in my camera bag is a folding square of foam, from Multimat - https://outdoorgear.co.uk/multimat-compact-kumfie-sit-mat/ Light, doesn't get in the way, and allows me to sit on most flat surfaces even if damp.
On free software - I seem to remember Canon are meant to be at the better end of what is on offer in this area (and some camera suppliers just give demo versions of third party software). So I just got lucky perhaps.
I have wondered about getting a monitor that might be more faithful to its inputs, when what I guess a Spyder might do is relevant, but my colour memory/sense is not that great, and I'm certainly not doing prints of my own photos - I'd need a much better printer!
I had the separate Topaz products, but when they offered me a free upgrade to the combo product I leapt at it - it just seemed so logical to have it all in one package, rather than chaining them.