• • Congregations of 40,000 Snow Geese
  • Sandhill Cranes numbering upwards of 17,000 birds
  • Colorful western sunrises
  • Roadrunners, coyotes, and much more
  • Instruction on digital photography, Photoshop, and wildlife photography techniques

2009 Prices:x$250
Deposit:x$100

Prices are in US Dollars
and subject to increase.

The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) is a group of amateur and professional nature photographers, as well as representatives from the photo industry, including photo editors. Each year they gather for a week-long conference in various parts of the country. The 2009 NANPA Summit takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 18-21. Check out their website at  www.nanpa.org  for details.

This photo adventure takes place during the three days prior to the NANPA Summit, in Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Located just over an hour’s drive south of Albuquerque and embracing over 57,000 acres of marsh, grasslands, and desert uplands, Bosque is a magnet attracting wildlife photographers from around the world.

The prehistoric rattling cries of 17,000 sandhill cranes is enough to send chills of excitement through even the most seasoned wildlife photographer. As many as 30,000 snow geese darken the skies as they take to the air. Twenty- five thousand ducks, represented by 14 different species, add their voices to the avian choral. Snow, Canada, and Ross’ geese, along with mallards, pintails, and northern shovelers fill every nook and cranny in the marshes. Dozens of bald eagles occupy the cottonwoods along the river. Roadrunners... beep, beep...hurry about in search of their next meal. Gambel’s quail are everywhere.

Bosque is a bird photographer’s paradise of unbelievable proportions.

Included:xInstruction, handouts, complete office support, itinerary as outlined.

Items not included:xTransportation, lodging, meals, alcoholic beverages, items of a personal nature, activities not specified in itinerary, gratuities, taxes, and travel insurance.

Physical Requirements: Easy to moderarate. Limited walking. Flexible
Individuals are not required to participate in every activity.

Planning Arrivals & Departures:xArrive in Socorro, NM, before 5 p.m. on Day 1. Depart early afternoon on Day 4.