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Photographing The Sandhill Crane Migration


Adult Activities and Classes / Special Interest & Trips -
Fall 2024

Join professional nature photographer, Don Tredinnick, as we capture images of the amazing sandhill cranes at Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, Wisconsin.  From mid-October through mid-November thousands of sandhill cranes stop over at Crex Meadows as they make their migration. This is a fantastic opportunity to capture photos of the birds as they return in the afternoon from the area farm fields.

We will meet in the parking lot at the visitor's center where we'll get cameras set up and ready for photographing the birds.

We'll cover some basics of photographing birds both in flight and on the ground (some of the most interesting behavior happens on the ground). Don will spend time with each participant to ensure that you are able to get good shots, and that you don't become frustrated. As the sun gets lower in the sky, adjustments need to be made to ensure that your photos are not getting over exposed. In this class you will:

  • Learn proper techniques to capture great images of any migratory animal
  • Learn how to take photos of moving subjects
  • Learn how to evaluate light in order to get the best possible exposures
  • Learn how to anticipate wildlife behavior

Dress for the weather. To participate, you will need a telephoto lens of 400mm or longer, a DSLR or mirrorless camera, extra batteries, and extra memory cards..

Don Tredinnick

Professional photographer and owner of Frozen Hiker Photography

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Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area
Saturday, Nov 2
2:30 - 5:00 PM

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Price: $ 48 00