5th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival
August 14th, 2010
9:00am Coffee and Donuts
9:30am Don Riepe Slideshow presentation on history of the bay and problems
we're facing.
10am - 11:45am Guided walks to both the East and West Pond.
12pm Break for lunch (bring you own, there are picnic tables or both Howard
Beach and Broad
Channel have several places to find food and drink.
1pm Lloyd Spitalnik will present a slideshow on the "Shorebirds of Jamaica
Bay"
1:30pm Guided walk on the north end of the East Pond (bring rubber boots or
the like.
4pm Kevin Karlson will present Shorebirds by Impression: A Different
Approach to Field ID, (60 minutes)
Agenda is subject to change
We're asking for a nominal donation of $20.00 to cover costs.
For reservations please call the American Littoral Society at 718-318-9344
or email Don dri...@nyc.rr.com
Sunday, August 15th
Kevin Karlson and Lloyd Spitalnik will be conducting 2 in the field
workshops. We're limiting each to 15 people for each session.
The ID workshop starts at 8:30 am and ends at 11:30 or maybe 12pm
The photography workshop begins at 4pm and goes to 7pm. This one will be on
the north end of the East Pond so bring rubber boots or if you have them
waders. There is a fee for both of these events. See information on my blog
www.blog.lloydspitalnikphotos.com for price and reservations. These should
sell out fast so don't delay.
Shorebird Identification Workshop: A More Complete Approach (JBAY) (Maximum
15 participants)
This hands-on workshop emphasizes a more complete approach to shorebird
identification using both non-changeable physical impressions and details of
plumage and feather patterns. Kevin and Lloyd will explain how to build a
solid foundation for shorebird ID using basic impressions of size, shape and
body language, and then combine detailed study of plumage and feather
patterns to fine tune your ID conclusion. This workshop is suitable for
birders of all levels, but sometimes includes advanced tips. Kevin's book
"The Shorebird Guide" will be available for sale and a personal inscription.
The small class size allows for personal instruction and one-on-one
interaction with both instructors that is not possible with larger
workshops.
Outdoor Photography Workshop: Focus on Composition, Portraits and Action
(JBAY)
Maximum 15 photographers
Join professional photographers Lloyd Spitalnik and Kevin Karlson on this
small, interactive photography workshop to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Topics covered during this short session include basic and artistic
composition; approach techniques for shorebirds and open space wildlife
subjects; different perspectives of ground level versus elevated
photography; and fundamentals of capturing flight and action. This location
is one of the best anywhere for getting great backgrounds and portraits of
shorebirds, and a good outdoor classroom setting for learning how to shoot
flight and action against varied backgrounds. The small group size allows
for individual attention by each instructor, and a more personal setting to
ask questions and learn the professional tips for getting the perfect shot.
Lloyd
Lloyd Spitalnik Photography
www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com
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