Strap in, bird nerds. This episode is all about ethics in wildlife photography... which is hilarious, because there is no universal ethical line. It’s more like a vague, wiggly suggestion that everyone interprets differently while an owl stares at them like, “Really? That’s your choice?”

Kyle and Matt dive into the high‑stakes world of photographing wildlife without being a menace, wrestling with the eternal question: how do you respect the animals and still get a shot that doesn’t look like it was taken on a potato? They tackle gear debates, lens drama, and the shocking revelation that buying the most expensive equipment does not magically grant you field craft, patience, or common sense.

Expect stories from the field featuring birds with strong opinions, photographers with questionable judgment, and the ongoing struggle to balance “capturing compelling images” with “not disturbing literally everything in the forest.” They also champion the radical idea of learning from experienced photographers, preferably the ones who haven’t been chased by a goose.

The takeaway? Ethical wildlife photography is a personal journey full of nuance, adaptation, and the occasional moment where you realize the bird understands ethics better than you do.

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After a short holiday breather, the birds are back in the nest and immediately off the rails. Matt and Kyle recap a recent photo‑hunting adventure filled with city light bokeh, duck encounters, and the kind of questionable decision making that always seems to lead to good times.

Matt does his best to lure Kyle into yet another gear purchase (classic), while also sharing some high risk, high reward Facebook Marketplace tactics that may or may not be legal in several provinces. Meanwhile, the giggles, tangents, and japes scatter like startled pigeons, in other words, everything is perfectly normal.

If you missed the chaos, don’t worry. We brought extra.

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Kyle and Matt chop it up with Florida’s own wildlife photographer Matt Bruce, a guy who knows his way around feathers, lenses, and Florida sunshine. This chat isn’t just about snapping pretty bird pics, it’s about the hunt for the perfect shot.

We’re talking gear that makes you feel like a bird paparazzi, scouting secret perches where the locals hang out, and chasing that golden light that turns an ordinary photo into a masterpiece. Plus, Matt spills the beans on extension tubes, the sneaky little trick that lets your lens pull off moves you didn’t think were possible.

Whether you’re a birder, a shutterbug, or just here for the bird banter, this episode is a mix of field smarts, gear geekery, and a few laughs along the way.

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📸 Matt B's links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrucefl/

Website: https://www.birdlifephoto.com/

📸 Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mattparish/

📸 Kyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle.boehm.photography/

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Thanks for tuning in! Let’s get this bird talk rolling. 🦜

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