Photograph EAGLES (and Cormorants, Great Blue Herons, and Vultures)

Hundreds of Bald Eagles gather at Conowingo Dam, along the lower Susquehanna River in northern Maryland, for the fish, which are sucked through the giant turbines as this dam which generates electricity for the Baltimore area. In addition to the eagles over 100 species of birds are frequent visitors to the dam.

• 6:30 am to ~10:30 am (we may stay later depending on conditions, bring snacks)

• Transportation, Lodging, and meals are not included. A hotel recommendation would be the Hampton Inn in Aberdeen, but there are many other choices (some less and some more expensive) in that area to choose from.

• Location is ~160 miles (~2hr 40min) from the GW Bridge.

• We will have fun. Dress in layers. You have access to your car. There are restroom facilities on site.

This workshop will teach you the many important aspects of bird photography, including but not limited to exposure (which can change dramatically when the eagle is against the sky versus the water), which autofocus mode to choose, which burst drive mode to use, light angle, shutter speed stopping action, composition, head angle, predicting behavior, image exposure, etc.

Things to bring:

• Enthusiasm (any skill level welcome)

• Camera (any model)

• LOTS of memory cards

• ALL of your camera batteries

• Longest lens

  • Bring a 300mm lens or longer (100-400, 150-600, 150-400, 100-500, etc.) . There are many people there with 600 and 800mm lenses).

• Optional

  • Black Rapid type strap https://amzn.to/3gSVKDA is useful during slow times.

  • Tripod or a Monopod

  • Seat cushion (comfort and warmth) (for use if the concrete steps are open)

  • Snacks and water

• You have easy access to your car!

• Dress in layers

• Location: Conowingo Fisherman's Park 2569 Shures Landing Rd · Darlington, MD

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