Bird photography, especially Birds in Flight, is very challenging. For me the most challenging thing i have photographed. My fascination/frustration with birds began when i started using bigger and longer glass. In particular when i got my 200-400mm all of a sudden birds were so much more accessible.
The problems with birds are many. Branches and leaves get in the way of a good shot. Sometimes you are too far to get a good shot even with a long lens. Often they fly away just as you are taking the shot, causing me to curse at birds with very unpleasant words.
I was visiting the USA specifically to photograph birds, i even went to a birding conference. By this stage i must sound like some kind of bird nerd, and let me tell you i met a lot of genuine bird nerds at the birding conference. I am totally the antithesis of a birder/bird nerd. I can barely name 3-4 birds, I just like the way they look and the challenges they ALWAYS present.
I went to the Viera Wetlands in Brevard County, Florida with some local photographers i met on another tour. During that trip i was able to photograph this Florida Scrubjay (thanks to 
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