Nickerson Beach Shorebird Workshop
Join award winning wildlife photographer Matt Malwitz for a morning shorebird photography experience. Under an hour from metropolitan New York City, Nickerson Beach is home to thousands of shorebirds, from American Oystercatchers to Black Skimmers. Our goal for this workshop will be to capture stunning images of two or three species, prioritizing quality shots over quantity of birds. I'll be shooting alongside you, so I'll be able to answer any questions you may have and help with any and all camera settings.
Mid June: Best for Common Tern and Oystercatcher Chicks
Mid July: Best for Least Terns Chicks
Mid August: Best for Black Skimmer Chicks
What's Included: 4-hour in-the-field instruction
Where: Nickerson Beach Park, Lido Beach, NY
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What We May See:
- American Oystercatcher
- Black Skimmer
- Common Tern
- Laughing Gull
- Least Tern
- Herring Gull
- Piping Plover
What to bring:
Photography gear:
- Your camera and lens of choice. I recommend a 500mm lens or longer.
- Plenty of extra batteries and memory cards
- Support. I don't recommend a tripod unless it can be lowered to the ground. A bean bag, or ground pod is ideal as we want to shoot from the birds eye level.
Non-photography gear:
- Fast drying, lightweight clothing.
- Water shoes
- Hat
- Sun protection
- Food and water of your choosing.
*We cannot guarantee any particular bird. We will do everything we can to capture a variety of birds, but at the end of the day, these are wild animals. If a bird isn’t cooperating, we’ll move on to the next.
*This workshop runs rain or shine. Refunds for extreme weather and instructor cancellation only.
*You must be 18 years or older to attend this workshop
*Email Matt with any questions at matt@bergencountycamera.com
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