Spring Bird Photography at Great Blue Heron Rookery

Registration is required to attend this event, as space is limited. Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted with instructions if a spot becomes available. Only those who have completed Eventbrite registration and received a confirmation email may attend.

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a scenic photography trip to the Great Blue Heron and Double-crested Cormorant rookeries at Pamela Baker Park. Our walk follows the river through a beautiful stretch of riparian habitat, offering plenty of opportunities to photograph birds and enjoy the landscape along the way. Field trip leaders will provide advice on camera settings and photo composition, while helping you capture images of birds in a lovely spring setting. Long lenses are recommended as we will be photographing across the Boise River into the rookery.

As we make our way toward the rookery, we’ll keep an eye out for a variety of bird species that frequent the river corridor. The trail begins on a paved path before transitioning to a gravel path that winds along the water, with peaceful views and natural surroundings throughout the walk.

The outing is approximately 3 miles round trip, making it a comfortable walk with plenty of time to stop, observe, and capture photographs of these impressive colonial nesters and the wildlife that share their habitat.

Recently reported species can be seen here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L29034353

Accessibility: This event may be appropriate for photographers with low vision and/or limited mobility, and may be wheelchair accessible: about half the trip is along paved paths, and the half is on packed gravel. Field Trip Leaders will help with bird identification and questions, but are not able to provide one-on-one physical or navigational assistance on our trips. Participants are always welcome to arrange any assistance they may need in the field!

Birding Skill Level: All levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.

Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release.

Time: 8:30am - 11:00am. Check-in is at 8:20am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.

: We will meet in the parking lot of Pamela Baker Park at 850 E Fishing Crk Dr in Eagle, which is near the end of E Colchester Dr off of S Eagle Rd. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.)

What to Bring: Layers for Weather, sun protection, binoculars, closed-toe shoes, water, snacks as needed. Don't forget your camera, memory card and/or batteries! No dogs please.

Restroom Availability: Restrooms will be available at the parking lot.

Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI, steady precipitation forecast, or the trails are not suitable for ethical passage, the trip may be cancelled.

Contact Information: Please text trip leader Ben at 650-793-2461 with any questions.

Cancellation Policy: If your plans change, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact the field trip leader listed above. Participants who miss two trips without advance notice may be suspended from registering for three months. Donations made during registration are non-refundable. Thanks for your understanding!

Great Blue Heron photo by Ceredig Roberts

Field trip leader Ben

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