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FEE: $150.00 for one day or $275  for two days

Number of Photographers:   FULL

We will meet the evening before at the Holiday Inn in Socorro.   We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next two days' activities.  Most of the photos will be sandhill cranes, ducks, maybe coyotes, hawks, eagles, roadrunners, and maybe mule deer.  All sites can be accessed by vehicle, so there will be very little walking required.  We'll also go west of Socorro on Hwy. 60, past Magdalea to the Antenna Farm. So, bring your wide-medium and large-format lenses. Also bring your bottle of air or rocket blower to keep your camera and lenses free of dust.

Pack sturdy hiking shoes, light to moderate jackets, and rain gear.  It's hard to say what kind of weather New Mexico will throw at us that time of year.

There are numerous hotels available in Socorro, I'll be staying at the Holiday Inn.  You will need to make reservations as soon as possible.  The closest major airport is in Albuquerque, NM. about 80 miles to the north.  El Paso is about 200 miles to the south.

Last Date to Register is October 08, 2014

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is January 16, 2015

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, and Pelicans.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is February  16, 2016

FEE: $150.00 for one day or $275  for two days

Number of Photographers:   2

We will meet the evening before at the Holiday Inn in Socorro.   We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next two days' activities.  Most of the photos will be sandhill cranes, ducks, maybe coyotes, hawks, eagles, roadrunners, and maybe mule deer.  All sites can be accessed by vehicle, so there will be very little walking required.  We'll also go west of Socorro on Hwy. 60, past Magdalea to the Antenna Farm. So, bring your wide-medium and large-format lenses. Also bring your bottle of air or rocket blower to keep your camera and lenses free of dust.

Pack sturdy hiking shoes, light to moderate jackets, and rain gear.  It's hard to say what kind of weather New Mexico will throw at us that time of year.

There are numerous hotels available in Socorro, I'll be staying at the Holiday Inn.  You will need to make reservations as soon as possible.  The closest major airport is in Albuquerque, NM. about 80 miles to the north.  El Paso is about 200 miles to the south.

Last Date to Register is October 08, 2015

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  egrets, blue herons, coyotes, hawks, spoonbills, Pelicans, sandhill cranes and whooping cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is November 06, 2015.

FEE: $250.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is January 06, 2016.

FEE: $250.00

Number of Photo-graphers:FULL

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Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is February  16, 2016

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  egrets, blue herons, coyotes, hawks, spoonbills, Pelicans, sandhill cranes and whooping cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is November 17, 2016.

FEE: $150.00 for one day or $275  for two days

Number of Photographers:   04

We will meet the evening before at the Holiday Inn in Socorro on January 20, 2017.   We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next two days' activities.  Most of the photos will be sandhill cranes, ducks, maybe coyotes, hawks, eagles, roadrunners, and maybe mule deer.  All sites can be accessed by vehicle, so there will be very little walking required.  We'll also go west of Socorro on Hwy. 60, past Magdalea to the Antenna Farm. So, bring your wide-medium and large-format lenses. Also bring your bottle of air or rocket blower to keep your camera and lenses free of dust.

Pack sturdy hiking shoes, light to moderate jackets, and rain gear.  It's hard to say what kind of weather New Mexico will throw at us that time of year.

There are numerous hotels available in Socorro, I'll be staying at the Holiday Inn.  You will need to make reservations as soon as possible.  The closest major airport is in Albuquerque, NM. about 80 miles to the north.  El Paso is about 200 miles to the south.

Last Date to Register is December 01, 2016

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, and Pelicans.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is March 16, 2017

FEE: $200.00 per day.

Number of Photographers: 4

REMEMBER THIS IS BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK....

We will meet the afternoon  of Thursday March 6,  at the restaurant in Chisos Mountain Lodge.  We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next two day's activities.  We will finish around Midnight, weather permitting on March 7.  Most of the photos will be landscapes but I have seen black bear, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, blackhawk's, Rocky Mountain blue jay's, and javelina's.  Expect  moderate to heavy walking/hiking during the tour.  We'll also go to Terlingua and take photos of the old town, cemetery, bar/saloon and old church. So, bring wide-medium and large format lenses. Also bring a good tripod and a bottle of air or rocket blower to keep you camera and lenses free of dust.

Be sure to pack sturdy hiking boots and long pants.  There is a ton of cactus  I've been lucky, and have see only a few snakes in the area, but they are there.  Wear long sleeves, and bring a large=brim hat and a gallon of sunscreen.  Also bring a walking stick (or buy one at the Chisos Mountain store).  You'll want to buy extra water before you get to the park area because it expensive to buy locally.  I buy 3 cases (24oz. bottles).  Temperatures usually range from mid to upper 90's to lows in the mid 40's.  A light-to medium-weight jacket might feel good.  Also, bring a flashlight or some type of head lamp.

Lodging is limited.  The best place to stay is the Chisos Mountains Lodge, (and you'll need to make reservations for this place as soon as possible) located in the middle of the park.   You can also camp out in a tent or motor home in the park, bu you'll need advance reservations.  The next closest lodging is 30+ miles away in Study Butte and Terlingua.  The closest major airports are El Paso (329 miles away) and Midland-Odessa, (222 miles away).

Chisos Mountain Lodge  (432) 477-2291

Last Date to Register is October 10, 2019

FEE: $200.00 per day or $350 for two days

Number of Photographers: 3

REMEMBER THIS IS BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK....

We will meet the afternoon  of Saturday November 08, 2016,  at the restaurant in Chisos Mountain Lodge.  We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next two day's activities.  We will finish around Midnight, weather permitting on November 10.  Most of the photos will be landscapes but I have seen black bear, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, blackhawk's, Rocky Mountain blue jay's, and javelina's.  Expect  moderate to heavy walking/hiking during the tour.  We'll also go to Terlingua and take photos of the old town, cemetery, bar/saloon and old church. So, bring wide-medium and large format lenses. Also bring a good tripod and a bottle of air or rocket blower to keep you camera and lenses free of dust.

Be sure to pack sturdy hiking boots and long pants.  There is a ton of cactus  I've been lucky, and have see only a few snakes in the area, but they are there.  Wear long sleeves, and bring a large=brim hat and a gallon of sunscreen.  Also bring a walking stick (or buy one at the Chisos Mountain store).  You'll want to buy extra water before you get to the park area because it expensive to buy locally.  I buy 3 cases (24oz. bottles).  Temperatures usually range from mid to upper 90's to lows in the mid 40's.  A light-to medium-weight jacket might feel good.  Also, bring a flashlight or some type of head lamp.

Lodging is limited.  The best place to stay is the Chisos Mountains Lodge, (and you'll need to make reservations for this place as soon as possible) located in the middle of the park.   You can also camp out in a tent or motor home in the park, bu you'll need advance reservations.  The next closest lodging is 30+ miles away in Study Butte and Terlingua.  The closest major airports are El Paso (329 miles away) and Midland-Odessa, (222 miles away).

Chisos Mountain Lodge  (432) 477-2291

Last Date to Register is September 10, 2016 (Make sure you book early for hotel)

RESPOND BY: October 10, 2020

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is November 20, 2020.

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, and Pelicans.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is February  16, 2021

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 3

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes, Sand Dunes, beautiful sunsets and landscapes.  We will visit the Aransas Wildlife Reserve and the South National Sea Shore Parks. Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is April 15, 2021

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  egrets, blue herons, coyotes, hawks, spoonbills, Pelicans, sandhill cranes and whooping cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is November 17, 2021.

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is January 15, 2022.

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  egrets, blue herons, coyotes, hawks, spoonbills, Pelicans, sandhill cranes and whooping cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is December  01, 2022.

FEE: $200.00 per day.

Number of Photographers: 4

REMEMBER THIS IS BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK....

We will meet the afternoon  of Thursday March 6,  at the restaurant in Chisos Mountain Lodge.  We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next two day's activities.  We will finish around Midnight, weather permitting on March 7.  Most of the photos will be landscapes but I have seen black bear, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, blackhawk's, Rocky Mountain blue jay's, and javelina's.  Expect  moderate to heavy walking/hiking during the tour.  We'll also go to Terlingua and take photos of the old town, cemetery, bar/saloon and old church. So, bring wide-medium and large format lenses. Also bring a good tripod and a bottle of air or rocket blower to keep you camera and lenses free of dust.

Be sure to pack sturdy hiking boots and long pants.  There is a ton of cactus  I've been lucky, and have see only a few snakes in the area, but they are there.  Wear long sleeves, and bring a large=brim hat and a gallon of sunscreen.  Also bring a walking stick (or buy one at the Chisos Mountain store).  You'll want to buy extra water before you get to the park area because it expensive to buy locally.  I buy 3 cases (24oz. bottles).  Temperatures usually range from mid to upper 90's to lows in the mid 40's.  A light-to medium-weight jacket might feel good.  Also, bring a flashlight or some type of head lamp.

Lodging is limited.  The best place to stay is the Chisos Mountains Lodge, (and you'll need to make reservations for this place as soon as possible) located in the middle of the park.   You can also camp out in a tent or motor home in the park, bu you'll need advance reservations.  The next closest lodging is 30+ miles away in Study Butte and Terlingua.  The closest major airports are El Paso (329 miles away) and Midland-Odessa, (222 miles away).

Chisos Mountain Lodge  (432) 477-2291

Last Date to Register is November 10, 2022

FEE: $200.00 per day.

Number of Photographers: 4

REMEMBER THIS IS BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK....

We will meet the afternoon  of Thursday March 6,  at the restaurant in Chisos Mountain Lodge.  We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next two day's activities.  We will finish around Midnight, weather permitting on March 7.  Most of the photos will be landscapes but I have seen black bear, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, blackhawk's, Rocky Mountain blue jay's, and javelina's.  Expect  moderate to heavy walking/hiking during the tour.  We'll also go to Terlingua and take photos of the old town, cemetery, bar/saloon and old church. So, bring wide-medium and large format lenses. Also bring a good tripod and a bottle of air or rocket blower to keep you camera and lenses free of dust.

Be sure to pack sturdy hiking boots and long pants.  There is a ton of cactus  I've been lucky, and have see only a few snakes in the area, but they are there.  Wear long sleeves, and bring a large=brim hat and a gallon of sunscreen.  Also bring a walking stick (or buy one at the Chisos Mountain store).  You'll want to buy extra water before you get to the park area because it expensive to buy locally.  I buy 3 cases (24oz. bottles).  Temperatures usually range from mid to upper 90's to lows in the mid 40's.  A light-to medium-weight jacket might feel good.  Also, bring a flashlight or some type of head lamp.

Lodging is limited.  The best place to stay is the Chisos Mountains Lodge, (and you'll need to make reservations for this place as soon as possible) located in the middle of the park.   You can also camp out in a tent or motor home in the park, bu you'll need advance reservations.  The next closest lodging is 30+ miles away in Study Butte and Terlingua.  The closest major airports are El Paso (329 miles away) and Midland-Odessa, (222 miles away).

Chisos Mountain Lodge  (432) 477-2291

Last Date to Register is October 10, 2023

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course, a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll have lunch and if weather permitting, we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cutoff date for booking is Nov 30, 2023.

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course, a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll have lunch and if weather permitting, we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cutoff date for booking is December 06, 2023.

FEE: $150.00

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll  have lunch and if weather permitting we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area or to a photo ranch to end the day.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cut off date for booking is February 10, 2024.

FEE: $100.00 per day.

Number of Photographers: 4

This is located on the Triangle "S" Ranch.  Located in Montague County.  Approximately 40 miles west of Gainsville, Tx off of Texas Hwy 82.  Closest town is Nocona with Hotel and Motels and Restaurants. 

You will have to sign a liability release prior to entering the property.

We will meet the afternoon of Friday, April 19, at Red River Pizzeria. Located downtown Nacona.   We'll discuss where and what we will be doing for the next day activities.  We will finish around Midnight, weather permitting on April 20.  Most of the photos will be wildlife, night astronomy, possible coyotes and bobcats, numerous songbirds, feral hogs and deer.    For night photography the sky is black and will be able to see constellations, stars and planets, that really stand out against one the darkest nights in Texas. We'll also go St. Jo little town east of Nacona and have lunch. So, bring wide-medium and large format lenses and any night photography equipment that you might have. Also bring a good tripod and a bottle of air or rocket blower to keep your camera and lenses free of dust.  Bring bug spray and sun lotion.

(Weather Permitting might be able to see ISIS fly over.  This will be on 90.8%Waxing Gibbous Moon)

Be sure to pack sturdy hiking boots and long pants.  There are a few snakes in the area, so be ware.  Wear long sleeves, and bring a large=brim hat and a gallon of sunscreen.   Temperatures usually range from mid to upper 90's to lows in the mid 40's.  A light-to medium-weight jacket and rain gear it might feel good.  Also, bring a flashlight or some type of head lamp.

Lodging is limited.  The best place to stay is the Red River Inn, (and you'll need to make reservations for this place as soon as possible) located in the middle of town.    The closest major airports are DFW (approximately 100 miles), and Wichita Falls Texas (approximately 85 miles).

Red River Station Inn (940) 825-3107 * very nice place and has Historical rooms named after Cowgirls.

The Veranda Inn (940) 825-5111 located east of town.

Last Date to Register is February 10, 2024

FEE: $125.00 per person. 

Number of Photographers: 3

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes, Sand Dunes, beautiful sunsets and landscapes.  We will visit the Aransas Wildlife Reserve and the South National Sea Shore Parks. Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course, a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll have lunch and if weather permitting, we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cutoff date for booking is June 14, 2024

FEE: $125.00 per person Does not include Tip for Boat Captain

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course, a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll have lunch and if weather permitting, we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cutoff date for booking is October 14, 2024

FEE: $125.00 per person Does not include TIP for Boat Captain

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course, a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll have lunch and if weather permitting, we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cutoff date for booking is October 14, 2024

FEE: $150.00 per person Does not include TIP for Boat Captain

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes and Whooping Cranes.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course, a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo Cranes in the morning, landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll have lunch and if weather permitting, we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cutoff date for booking is January 06, 2025.

FEE: $125.00 per person does not include TIP for Boat Captain

Number of Photographers: 4

Get ready for a lot of action.  Egrets, Blue Herons, Coyotes, Hawks, Spoonbills, and Pelicans.  Bring all your lens, from wide angle to large format lens, preferred minimum with a 1.4 Converter on a 400mm.  Steady and sturdy tripod, extra camera with wide angle and medium lens for fly away shots.  And of course, a lot of Media Cards.

Numerous lodging places, restaurants and other activities to do.  We'll photo landscapes, boats in fog and plenty of wildlife. Be prepared to shoot till noon and we'll have lunch and if weather permitting, we'll go to the Aransas Refuge, Port Aransas Birding area.

Fulton Harbor Inn (361) 790-5888

Hampton Inn (361) 727-2228

Lighthouse Inn (361) 790-8439

Cutoff date for booking is February 16, 2025