The same tips apply here as we discussed during the bird photography series of blogs a few weeks back. Shots that show interaction, movement, and behavior are usually more appealing that static animal portraits. So the best tip I can give you when you are shooting wildlife is simply to be patient. Wait and watch the animals; shoot when something happens. Learn their behavior so that you can better predict what is going to happen so that you are ready. Just follow the animal through your camera until they open their mouths or beaks. Shoot when they drink water, spray water, etc.

The water running out of the bird's beak adds interest. It shows that it is busy doing something rather than just sitting there smiling at you.

Get close or use your long lens, but fill your shot. Shoot when that tong is moving. Do your best to get a spark or highlight in the eye.

Show them eating. Show them intimately. Show them so that your viewers just want to reach out and touch them.