Sharpen your wildlife photography skills with these simple tips

A Great Blue Heron edges close along the beach while looking for a meal.

For someone who's worked with photo professionals for more than 30 years, I should be better at taking my own photographs.

That said, I have learned a few things that have helped.

In no particular order, here are some tips I've gleaned by watching or listening to photographers from The Herald that have improved my shots in the outdoors. [Go to the slideshow.]