For many, whether they are camping, paddling or fishing, there’s nothing more enjoyable than seeing a bird of prey in action. Raptors are the strong, stately, veritable action heroes of the animal kingdom. Most Delmarva residents are accustomed to seeing an osprey or a bald eagle but did you know the peninsula is home to a variety of raptor species, including hawks, falcons and owls?
Join nature photographer Bill Wallen at the fourth annual Art in Nature Photo Festival, hosted by the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, for a unique opportunity to photograph birds of prey perched in a natural outdoor setting.
With the beauty of nature as the backdrop, photographers of all skill levels have the opportunity to photograph a variety of raptor models. This workshop provides photographers with the unique opportunity to photograph birds of prey in a controlled natural outdoor setting. While the workshop is photography-based, wildlife enthusiasts also may attend.
This opportunity, offered in conjunction with the Maryland Park Service, permits participants to get as close as a few feet away from a wide variety of raptor species, offering an opportunity normally not found in the wild.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Birds of Prey Photo Shoot
When: Saturday, August 9, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, 909 S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury, MD
Cost: $25 per session
For complete details about the Art in Nature Photo Festival and a listing of activities, competition rules and prizes, visit the Ward Museum Web site at www.wardmuseum.org or call 410-742-4988, ext. 120.
