There is no wildlife or bird photography without a camera and lens, but I am here to tell you not to buy another piece of gear. It is not the camera or lens that will make you a better photographer; rather, the three things that will improve your wildlife photography are: to know your subject better, to know your gear better, and to know yourself better.
Subject
Of these three, I think the first to address is to know your subject better. And that means research—reading, tutorials, conversations—and time in the field, with or without your camera—walking and observing, making mental notes or even “IRL” notes on animal location, movements, and behavior. Do not overlook other aspects of your subject, such as the light, shadow, weather patterns, and landscape. There really is no substitute for experience and for making the time and having the patience to observe the behavior of your subject in its environment. This, of course, could mean a lifetime of observing your own backyard, or just giving yourself that extra day to study a new location you may be photographing for a week.
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