GOLDEN EAGLE EXPERIENCE & PHOTO WORKSHOP IN LEICESTERSHIRE

Birds of Prey Photography in Action

Photographers on Safari have come up with a fantastic day's photography watching and photographing a Golden Eagle in some wonderful woodland settings. We have found some superb places to photograph these magnificent birds while hiding their jesses. We will also fly the birds for short distances to give you the opportunity of some great flying shots.

Golden Eagle

A Golden Eagle will weigh up to 15 pounds, grow up to 3 feet tall and will have a wingspan of up to 7 feet. They are solitary birds, live for 15 to 20 years, and being great hunters they rarely eat carrion. You cannot fail to feel most privileged to have a bird of this size and stature flying freely just a few feet away from you.

Tips &Tuition

As with all our photography workshops, the day will commence with a short explanation of how best to photograph birds, both in flight and while perched. One to one advice will be available throughout the day and the relevant techniques will be explained at each new location.

Steppe Eagle

This bird, a native of Romania, Russia & China, is regularly seen in Kenya from October to March. It looks very similar to the Golden Eagle, and we will also be taking static and flying shots of this bird during the day.

Small Group Size

There will be a maximum of just eight photographers. This will enable you to get all the close-up shots you want without jostling for position. Quite a rare event in itself.

Close-up Photos

We will photograph the Eagles from different distances to give you a variety of shots. You will be able to get really close to the birds and a wide angle lens will be great for these photos. A small burst of fill-in flash is often advisable. This technique will be fully explained.

Fantastic Countryside Setting

We will have access to a 500 acre estate, so you can be sure that we will find some great settings for our static shots. We do ask you to wear clothing that blends in with the countryside (greens or browns) as bright colours can distract the birds.

Photograph Birds with their Prey

At the end of the day we will photograph the birds eating road-kill. We will find a really attractive setting for this final event, and you should be certain to go home with some stunning pictures of these magnificent birds.

Other Birds of Prey Available

Our falconer also has a number of other birds of prey. If the group decide they would like to photograph more than just Eagles, then he will bring a selection of these after lunch. You are free to decide on the day. One thing is certain, whatever subjects you choose, you should leave with some stunning photographs. A choice will be made from the following birds. A Buzzard, a European Eagle Owl, a Barn Owl, an American Red Tailed Hawk, and a European Great Grey Owl.

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Typical Itinerary

10.15 Meet and greet. Teas / coffees.

10.30 Group tuition and safety briefing

11.00 to 1.30 Photograph Golden Eagle and another bird of prey perched in photogenic locations and in flight under controlled conditions. One to one tuition as required. We will choose the best available lighting conditions throughout the day for the flight shots.

1.30 to 2.30 Lunch (provided)

2.30 to 4.30 Photograph various birds of prey chosen by the group, (from Steppe Eagle, Buzzard, Harris Hawk, Barn Owl, Eagle Owl, Red Tailed Hawk,) perched in photogenic locations and in flight under controlled conditions. One to one tuition as required. We will choose the best available lighting conditions throughout the day for the flight shots.

4.30 to 4.45 Teas / coffees and debrief