Had this crazy idea of organising a 2D/1N outing (on Feb 21st to 22nd) to shoot birds after spotting a new location today. I've been going out on shoots with a few regulars on/off and thought what would happen if there is a slightly bigger group shooting together. We did talked about it about 3 months back but never realise it.
Bear in mind this is tentative and need ideas on how to plan for it and the logistics. This is not a confirmation thread but to seek ideas first.
This new place I've found have the following birds to offer to the avian photographer (or in my terms, a Bird Flu CS Member )
1) Grey Heron Nesting area, also flight shots
2) Terns (Lots of them, flight and feeding shots)
3) Purple Heron flight shots, need to spot the Purple Herony.
4) Kites & Raptors, flying and hovering only 20m above ground level !
5) Smaller land birds like Bee-Eaters, Shrikes (Brown & LongTail), Swallows, Munias, Baya Weavers, Tailor Bird, etc
6) Kingfishers (hopefully can catch the Black Cap !)
7) Ospreys - after getting the confirmation early by SK.
Others :
1) Sunrise and Sunset shots
2) Stars & Moon ?
3) BBQ and chit-chat session ?
4) Fishing session when the tide is high
What I had in mind at the moment :
a) Build up 2 tents for 6 to 8 person
b) Smaller tent to house equipment and food/water
c) Build a large roof made of ground sheet to provide shelter/shade during midday
Logistics - This is going to be tough as the area is like 1 hour trek by foot away from civilisation !
Looking to hear suggestions from folks on making this possible.
Bear in mind this is tentative and need ideas on how to plan for it and the logistics. This is not a confirmation thread but to seek ideas first.
This new place I've found have the following birds to offer to the avian photographer (or in my terms, a Bird Flu CS Member )
1) Grey Heron Nesting area, also flight shots
2) Terns (Lots of them, flight and feeding shots)
3) Purple Heron flight shots, need to spot the Purple Herony.
4) Kites & Raptors, flying and hovering only 20m above ground level !
5) Smaller land birds like Bee-Eaters, Shrikes (Brown & LongTail), Swallows, Munias, Baya Weavers, Tailor Bird, etc
6) Kingfishers (hopefully can catch the Black Cap !)
7) Ospreys - after getting the confirmation early by SK.
Others :
1) Sunrise and Sunset shots
2) Stars & Moon ?
3) BBQ and chit-chat session ?
4) Fishing session when the tide is high
What I had in mind at the moment :
a) Build up 2 tents for 6 to 8 person
b) Smaller tent to house equipment and food/water
c) Build a large roof made of ground sheet to provide shelter/shade during midday
Logistics - This is going to be tough as the area is like 1 hour trek by foot away from civilisation !
Looking to hear suggestions from folks on making this possible.
