Hey there, I'm Danie the photographer
Hi, I'm Danie Hermes bird fan and avid avian photographer. I have been taking landscape and wildlife photos for a little over 5 years now and love capturing the beauty of nature.
I am also a mother who spends a lot time thinking about child based science communication/ child literacy. I love sharing my passion for nature and birds with my son and other children just learning about this bright wonderful world. On this site you can find information for introducing children to birding and nature walking and I hope you find it helpful.

What Equipement do you use?
Currently I am shooting on a Sony A7-IV body and I tend to prefer Sony lenses for ease of compatibility. My favorite lens for birds is the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS. Its quite a little power house for how lightweight it is for a zoom lens.

What is your favorite birding spot
I live in the town of Gilbert, AZ so I tend to bird rather locally as I have a toddler which means major travel is a very special occasion. My favorite places to bird are Great Water Ranch and the Higley Recharge ponds as both are close to my home and teaming with feathered friends. I highly recommend both sites. When I do get a little extra time to be outdoors I usually chose Boyce Thompson Arboretum.

