Bolivar Flats on the Bolivar Peninsula offers unique bird photography opportunities with its shallow water and exposed sand bars. What to Expect: Tim will take a small group of photographers out to Bolivar Flats to demonstrate the techniques he routinely uses to capture images of shorebirds down low at their own eye level. Participants will use a ground pod while lying down on the sand bars to get low level shorebird photos. Prepare to get down and dirty and take some great eye-level bird photos.

Two of the most iconic birds in North America visit Armand Bayou every winter and spring. The American Bald Eagle and Osprey spend November through April hunting and fishing the productive waters of the bayou. Once threatened by the use of pesticides, the recovery of these species is a great testament to the value of clean water and habitat preservation. It’s hard to believe this incredible viewing and photographic opportunity is located in Houston’s own backyard.

In this trip, participants visit an excellent pollinator garden to learn hands-on techniques to produce creative photos of the garden and its residents. What to Expect: To simplify the process of photographing pollinators and flowers, Ruth demonstrates, instructs and guides participants while covering camera and lens settings; Shutter speed, ISO, Aperture (f/stop), and more.

After this field trip, you will wonder why you waited so long to start photographing birds on the wing! The rookery at Smith Oaks offers endless opportunities for birds-in-flight photography from a multi-level platform reserved for us.