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Bird Photography Workshop

Close up portrait of an American Kestrel

Sun., January 11 and 18 | 9 - 11 am | $299 per person
National Aviary General Admission Included

Learn how to snap that picture-perfect wildlife shot! Focus on refining your bird photography skills with a two-part course taught by National Aviary Educator and Photographer Mike Faix, an accomplished nature photographer with years of experience photographing birds. Mike will guide you through the tips and tricks needed to snap evocative wildlife imagery. 

All Bird Photography Workshop participants will practice portraiture with special visits from fan-favorite National Aviary Animal Ambassadors, like colorful macaws and stately birds of prey, and then put skills to the test in our dynamic habitats!

Open to participants 13 years or older; those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Designed for photographers with basic to intermediate skills.

Date & Time

9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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