Spring Birds of Cape May

Join award winning wildlife photographer Mathew Malwitz for a multi-day outing to photograph migrating and nesting birds in and around the Cape May Area. Consider this the sample platter of bird workshops. From songbirds and shorebirds to wading birds and more! There will be plenty of opportunity to capture frame filling portraits, environmental shots, and more as we explore multiple habitats. We'll be shooting mornings and evenings, even full days if the weather permits! Exact locations will be provided upon booking to help you plan your stay.

When:

Workshop - May 2th at 12pm - 4th at 12pm

Where:

Near Cape May County, NJ

What to expect:

Once in Cape May, we'll be visiting three distince habitats with the goal of capturing stunning images of birds in each. This workshop requires walking a distance on a sandy beach, though just on one outing. Other outings invlove following Matt in your car or standing in one area for a time. Schedule is subject to change based on weather and conditions.

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 accordingly, as temperatures fluctuate from cold in the early morning, and warm as the sun rises. 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:

• Prothonotary Warbler
• Worm-eating Warbler
• Northern Parula
• American Redstart
• Hooded Warbler
• American Oystercatcher
• Semipalmated Plover
• Piping Plover
• Semipalmated Sandpiper
• Sanderling
• Willet
• Ruddy Turnstone
• Common Tern
• Laughing Gull
• Glossy Ibis
• White Ibis
• Yellow-crowned Night Heron
• Black-crowned Night Heron
• Little Blue Heron
• Great Egret
• Snowy Egret

Birds we may see include:

• Tricolored Heron
• White-eyed Vireo
• Scarlet Tanager
• Least Tern
• Black Skimmer
• Black-bellied Plover
• Gull billed Tern

What's Included:

• In-the-field instruction from Matt Malwitz for the duration of the outing
• Complimentary 11"x14" fine art print + savings on ready made frames

What's NOT Included:

• Transportation
• Lodging
• Food

What to Bring:

• Camera(s) *backup body is recommended
• Telephoto lens with a focal length of at least 400mm
• Wide angle and/or medium range lens (24-70, 24-105, 70-200, etc.)
• Extra memory cards
• Extra batteries/chargers
• rain gear for you and your camera equipment
• Clothes you won't mind getting sandy or dirty
• footware for beaches and wet environments
• Snacks and water for the outings
• Tripod and/or monopod
• Insect Repellent
• Sun protection
• (optional) laptop to offload images from cards after outings
• (optional) camping stool

Host or Publisher Bergen County Camera