Roseate Spoonbill taking a bath.

Join us for a Louisiana Spring Bird Photography Tour.

Roseate Spoonbill perched in a Cypress tree.

Explore the wonders of Louisiana's spring bird photography with our exclusive tour. This tour offers a chance to capture stunning images of the state's diverse bird species in their natural habitats.

Tour Highlights:

• Nesting Wading Birds: The tour focuses on nesting wading birds in Southwestern Louisiana, a region known for its abundance of these magnificent creatures. The tour is scheduled to coincide with their nesting season for optimal photography opportunities.

• Exclusive Access: Participants will visit several bird rookeries, some accessible by boat for up-close encounters and others conveniently located near the road for easy access. The boats used are powered by outboard motors and custom-designed for use in the swamps of Louisiana, allowing access to out-of-the-way locations and not requiring paddling by the participant.

• Nesting Osprey: The tour includes photographing nesting Osprey in a natural setting. These impressive birds nest atop Cypress trees in the Atchafalaya Basin, providing picturesque scenes for photographers.

• Landscapes: Although the tour focuses on photographing birds, we will also capture landscapes when the chance comes up.

• Tour Details:

• Price: $1599

• Included: Morning brown bag meal

• Base Location: Holiday Inn Express in Breaux Bridge / Henderson, Louisiana (lodging not included)

• Deposit: $200 to secure your spot, with the remaining $1399 due 45 days before the tour.

Our bird photography tours in Louisiana provide a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the state's rich birdlife and capture breathtaking images of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats.

A Gallery of Images Taken on my 2924 Sping Tours can be seen here.

Pair of Snowy Egrets in their breeding feathers.

Recommended Equipment:

1. Interchangeable Lens Camera Body(s), either mirrorless or DSLR

2. Mid-range zoom lens (approximately 24–70mm)

3. Telephoto lens (approximately 300 to 600mm, ideal for boat and flight shots)

4. Optional long telephoto lens (500, 600, or 800mm)

5. Optional 1.4X / 2.0X teleconverters

6. Tripod and head

7. Camera bag

8. Laptop

9. Card reader

10. Flashcards (optionally bring enough cards to avoid needing the laptop and card reader)

Sign up and pay the deposit here.

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