Canada Jays & Other Winter Birds

Date:

February 4, 2025

Location:

Near Saranac Lake, NY

Join award winning wildlife photographer Mathew Malwitz for a multi-day outing to photograph Canada jays and other wintering birds in the Adirondacks just North of Saranac Lake. There will be plenty of opportunity to capture frame filling portraits, environmental shots, and more as the birds feed in on and around the trail. We'll be shooting mornings and afternoons, even full days if the weather permits! Exact locations will be provided upon booking to help you plan your stay.

Tickets: $1295.00 + Eventbrite Fees

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When:

Pre-Class via Zoom - January 26 at 5pm

Workshop - February 4 at 12pm - 6 at 12pm

Where:

Near Saranac Lake, NY

What to expect:

Before the outing, we'll meet for a pre-workshop class at Bergen county Camera. This will run from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 28th. In this lecture, we'll go over more details about the outing, including what to bring and my past experiences in this location.

Once in New York, we'll be working with these stunning birds in a situation where they're quite tolerant of people. Just down the trail, we'll find these birds, as well as other wintering species. This workshop requires walking approximately a quarter mile in packed down snow. Of course, this is all weather dependent. If it snows while we're there, there will be more snow on the trails. The roads in the area are generally well kept and free of snow accumulation, with the exception of the preserve we'll be shooting in. Once we arrive, we'll make our way down the trail and set up for the day.

Be prepared to stand for hours at a time. A small camping stool is advised if you wish to sit while we're shooting. Remember to dress warmly, as temperatures fluctuate around freezing, sometimes well below. We'll be shooting in all weather conditions, so pack rain gear for you and your camera. If the weather is deemed dangerous, we will refrain from shooting at that time.

After the workshop, come by the store and order a complimentary 11"x14" fine art print of your favorite image from the outing! Enjoy savings on ready-made frames as well.

Birds we'll likely see include the following: