by Joe Smith Whether you’re a photographer or just a birder, inviting birds to your backyard feeders is a great way for some leisure birding. Be on the lookout for some that may not be regular visitors, such as the Orange-crowned Warbler and the Pine Warbler that came to my suet feeder in January. The Orange-crowned Warbler is an early migrant to Texas, so it was likely migrating when it stopped over in my backyard. It foraged for food in the shrubs before snacking on my suet feeder. The Pine Warbler could have been either a migrant or a resident. I typically see them in my backyard only in January or February. While I don’t have pine trees, there are plenty in my subdivision. They normally feed on pine seeds but will eat suet from raised feeders. So, what’s my secret for getting good shots of these birds? It’s simple. I sit in a patio chair with my camera and telephoto lens on my lap, usually while reading a book. When I see or hear a bird arrive, I slowly pick u...