Peregrine & Raptor Weekend 2025

OVERVIEW

Join us for an exhilarating photography workshop where we’ll focus on capturing the majestic peregrine falcons in their natural habitat. From high vantage points, you’ll have the chance to photograph these incredible birds of prey in flight, perched on rocky cliffs, and interacting with their environment. With expert guidance, you'll learn techniques for shooting fast-moving subjects, using natural light to your advantage, and honing your composition skills in a rugged, scenic setting. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this workshop offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature and improve your craft while capturing one of the most awe-inspiring raptors in the wild.

Peregrine falcons are one of the world’s most powerful and graceful birds of prey, known for their incredible speed, reaching up to 240 mph in a dive, making them the fastest animals on the planet. These birds have a distinctive blue-gray plumage, sharp talons, and a characteristic dark "helmet" marking on their heads. Once endangered due to pesticides, peregrines have made a remarkable recovery and are now a symbol of resilience in the wild. In this workshop, you’ll have the rare opportunity to observe and photograph these incredible raptors in action, learning about their behavior, habitat, and conservation efforts.

Tentative Itinerary

Saturday

6:15 AM – 6:30 AM: Meet & Welcome

• Meet at designated birding site.

• Brief introduction to the weekend’s schedule, overview of birding locations, and group introductions.

7:00 AM – 11 AM: Morning Session

• Begin the day by exploring this rare up-close glimse into the lives of nesting peregrine falcons.

• Guided walk with photography tips, focusing on composition, light, and wildlife behavior.

11 AM – 1 PM: Lunch Break

• Location: Local restaurant

• Time to relax, enjoy a warm meal, and review your morning photos with instructors.

1:30 PM – 6 PM: Afternoon Session

• As the light changes, with the sun behind us, add additional images and behaviors of the peregrines to your portfolio

• Additional species often fly by in the afternoon for a great opportunity to photograph birds in flight in the gorgeous afternoon golden light.

Sunday

6:10 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Gathering

• Location: Meet at birding site.

• Every day with the peregrines brings new adventure and wildlife behaviors to witness. We will photograph again until a break for brunch.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Brunch / Coffee Break

• Grab a brunch and coffee to re-energize.

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Midday Session

• With the midday sun we will focus on portraits. Learn how to photograph these birds up close while paying attention to details like feather patterns and “bokeh.”

1:00 PM: Weekend Concludes

• We will gather to say goodbye to the peregrines and each other, after enjoying a wonderful weekend photographing at this rare location.

F.A.Q. & Terms

Cancellations Policy

Should you wish to cancel with at least 60 days notice your reservation can be deferred to another trip. No refunds/transfers will be given within 60 days of the trip dates.

Travel Insurance

Guests are responsible to obtain travel insurance. You can often add this on from your airline when booking your flight or through a third party service. We are not responsible for delays, inclement weather, travel cancellations, or costs associated with weather or travel disruption.

Wildlife Participation

By joining this trip you agree to the understanding that the natural landscapes and wildlife are wild. We will make every effort with the lodge and guides to be in hotspot locations but we cannot guarantee that our flora and fauna will cooperate.

We Are On Nature’s Schedule

Our itinerary is flexible to adjust for light, weather and any other conditions that may impact our sessions.

Safety First

Participants are responsible for and should be aware of any travel restrictions and guidelines that they are subject to for their state and the states we will visit.

This is a rain or shine adventure. We are on nature’s schedule and will make any itinerary adjustments as necessary.