In this video I will share with you my process of scouting for wildlife whilst I carry out a scouting session for juvenile green woodpeckers. These are techniques I have used over a number of years and which I find an effective way to get close to the wildlife I want to photograph. 0:00 Introduction 1:58 Previous green woodpecker photos 2:19 Step 1 - find your location 4:12 Step 2 - observe 5:54 Step 3 - research your subject 7:06 Step 4 - get closer 8:14 Step 5 - test shoot 9:45 Step 6 - plan your final shoot