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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T070000
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SUMMARY:📷 Resoft Park Rookery and More! #2
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \nResoft is such a beautiful Brazoria County Park we are offering two FeatherFest photography field trips to this site. \nWhat to Expect:   Resoft is an 80-acre day-use park near Alvin that is wheelchair accessible. David plans to use his own E-trike to get around. \nThe park has interconnected\, crescent shaped lakes with islands in the middle. During spring nesting/breeding season it becomes a mini-rookery. You’ll be able to observe and photograph Great Blue Heron\, Great Egret\, Snowy Egret\, and Cattle Egret as well as Roseate Spoonbill and cormorants. The opportunity for chicks on the nest is always amazing. We expect several returning\, nesting pairs of Wood Ducks to photograph. We will walk as needed to get photos of these many birds. I have also photographed spectacular sunrises here. Don’t worry! You’ll learn what is needed to capture some wonderful photographs. The park has several renovated lakes with piers\, extended paved walking trails\, paved parking\, covered shelters and restroom facilities. \nWhat to Bring & Equipment Needed: water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, and wear closed-toed walking shoes.  You will do well with at least a 300mm to 500mm prime or zoom lens.  Bring what you have and we will find images that will work for your gear.  Early morning light might require a tripod and there is plenty of room for them. \nImportant Information:  This is a meet-at-site trip. Driving directions will be emailed prior to the trip. \nAbout David Paulissen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.galvestonfeatherfest.com/event/resoft-park-rookery-2/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Photography Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T161552
CREATED:20240130T195534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T163035Z
UID:15609-1776499200-1776511800@www.galvestonfeatherfest.com
SUMMARY:Accessible Exploration of Galveston's West End
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n \nWe are pleased to offer this accessible outing for birders with limited mobility\, disabilities\, or other health concerns\, and for those interested in an easier-paced birding trip. We also welcome those interested in creating and understanding inclusive\, accessible birding experience. \nThis outing will be led by Virginia Rose\, Founder of Birdability\, an organization committed to making the birding community and the outdoors accessible\, safe\, welcoming and inclusive for everybody and every body. \nWhat to Expect:  This meet-at-site field trip will be done caravan style\, introducing birders to accessible locations on Galveston’s renowned West End. Please note that there are no water fountains or accessible restrooms at these field trip locations. \nWe will begin our field trip at beautiful Kempner Park\, which features wide\, flat\, paved and hard-packed crushed granite trails among large historic oak trees reminiscent of those that once covered Galveston before Hurricane Ike destroyed them. The relatively quiet and well-maintained\, shady habitat is very attractive to migrants in the spring\, and we have the potential to see Black and White Warbler\, Northern Parula\, Indigo Bunting\, and other songbirds. American Robin and Red-shouldered Hawk have also nested in the park. \nOur next stop features a hotspot that is a favorite of local birders\, the Campeche Cove marsh and ponds. This short stretch of flat\, quiet and unused but well-maintained road dead ends in an ample cul-de-sac\, offering plenty of accessible roadside parking and safe roadside birding opportunities. The freshwater wetland habitat bordering the road includes several small ponds and a shallow depression fringed with salt cedar and pockets of coastal prairie. Spring migrants such as Yellow Warbler\, Indigo Bunting\, Summer Tanager\, and Orchard Oriole are possible\, as well as Marsh Wren\, Sora\, Clapper Rail\, Spotted Sandpiper\, many small and large waders\, and raptors such as Osprey and Northern Harrier. \nIf time allows\, our final stop will be at Laffite’s Cove Nature Preserve\, Galveston’s crown jewel during spring migration. We will take our time following the wide\, shady\, winding paved trails within the dense grove of trees\, spotting songbirds in the canopy and checking for activity at the water drips. The freshwater ponds in the preserve provide close views of a variety of waterfowl\, herons and egrets\, and shorebirds. Highlights include the potential of Spotted Sandpiper\, Wilson’s Snipe\, Sora\, and Bufflehead. \nAccessibility:  Check out Kempner Park on the Birdability Map.  Other access features include disabled parking\, curb cuts\, ample shade\, and benches. There are no steps\, gates or obstacles. \nCheck out the Campeche Cove Birding Hotspot on the Birdability Map.  Note: Although there is no designated disabled parking\, there is plenty of parking space. There are no steps\, gates or obstacles. There are no benches or shade. \nCheck out Laffite’s Cove Nature Preserve on the Birdability Map.  Other access features include benches and ample shade. There are no steps\, gates or obstacles. \nNote: We will be entering the preserve at the Jibstay entrance. Detailed parking instructions for both vans and cars will be emailed to participants prior to the festival. We will have an ADA portable restroom located under a mile from Laffite’s Cove. \nWhat to Bring:  water\, lunch\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, and a hat. \nImportant Information:  If you are a disabled person and have questions not addressed in the provided description\, please email Eowyn Johnson at dir@gintc.org. \nIf you are a participant with a disability or other health concern and the cost of this trip makes it inaccessible to you\, please reach out to Eowyn Johnson at dir@gintc.org to request a sliding-scale option. \nDriving and parking directions will be emailed prior to the festival. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.galvestonfeatherfest.com/event/accessible-exploration-galvestons-west-end/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Birding Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T161552
CREATED:20221115T164533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T054034Z
UID:13426-1776511800-1776515400@www.galvestonfeatherfest.com
SUMMARY:📷Photographing Texas Prairies
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URL:https://www.galvestonfeatherfest.com/event/photographing-texas-prairies/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Photography Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T161552
CREATED:20241210T165619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T180749Z
UID:16222-1776511800-1776515400@www.galvestonfeatherfest.com
SUMMARY:📷Processing Digital Photos #2
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URL:https://www.galvestonfeatherfest.com/event/processing-digital-photos-ruth-hoyt-2/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Photography Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T161552
CREATED:20241122T221551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T180955Z
UID:16110-1776517200-1776520800@www.galvestonfeatherfest.com
SUMMARY:📷Slow-Motion Video Workshop with Tim Timmis
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URL:https://www.galvestonfeatherfest.com/event/slow-motion-video-workshop-tim-timmis/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Photography Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T161552
CREATED:20241209T193744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T054408Z
UID:16204-1776517200-1776520800@www.galvestonfeatherfest.com
SUMMARY:📷Becoming a Better Photographer
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nGrowth as a photographer varies depending on the individual photographer but we will discuss activities anyone can do to become a better photographer. We all photograph different subjects\, and this workshop will help all photographers no matter their photographic niche. \nWhat to Expect:  We all want to continue to grow as photographers\, and in this workshop\, Scott will discuss many different things one can do to improve your technical and artistic skills in order to capture better images. \nWhat to Bring & Equipment Needed:  This is a workshop.  Bring your camera and accessories. \nImportant Information:  This is a workshop which will take place at FeatherFest Headquarters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.galvestonfeatherfest.com/event/becoming-better-photographer/
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Photography Workshops
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