March 10, 2019

Flight in Focus

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When:
April 6, 2019 @ 7:00 am
2019-04-06T07:00:00-05:00
2019-04-06T07:15:00-05:00
Where:
Smith Oaks Sanctuary
2205 Old Mexico Rd
High Island, TX 77623
USA
Cost:
$75
Contact:
Houston Audubon
713-932-1639
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Bird Watch Earth Day Get Outdoors!
Flight in Focus @ Smith Oaks Sanctuary | Bolivar Peninsula | Texas | United States

Houston Audubon is celebrating 50 years of bird conservation and education. To commemorate this special occasion, we are dedicating the first weekend of April to bird and wildlife photography at our world famous High Island sanctuaries. Photographers of all skill levels and camera types are welcome to participate. The registration fee includes day passes, workshops, and events for both days.

Saturday, April 6 
7 AM  – Dawn at the Rookery photo session and registration packet pick up – Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary
9 AM – Intro and Welcome at the High Island Community Center
Morning and afternoon workshops – Leaders include Alan Murphy, Joe Smith, Trey Morris and others. Sonny Manley will lead a workshop on hummingbird photography.
Evening – Facilitated Photo Shoot at the Rookery

Sunday, April 7
8:30 AM – Raptor Photography Shoot with Houston Audubon’s captive raptors in natural setting
10 AM  – Workshops continue. Tim Timmis will be one of the presenters.
Noon – Carousel of Flight: participants share their best images from the weekend