Tour Times
TBD
Location
Saranac Lake, Adirondack Mountains
Species
Likely
Canada Jay
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Possible
Black-backed Woodpecker
Red Crossbill
White-winged Crossbill
Bohemian Waxwing
Pine Grosbeak
Cost
$750 paid in full upon registration. Food, travel and lodging not included.
Tour Objective
To come home with high-quality and memorable images of Canada Jays and other winter species.
Travel
Predetermined hotel in Saranac Lake. Each participant will be responsible for their own travel.
Hotel
TBD
Meals
Each participant will be responsible for their own meals and snacks.
Schedule
Day 1: Full Afternoon
Day 2: Full Day
Day 3: Full Morning
What to Bring
Photography Gear
I recommend bringing at least 2 cameras, minimum focal length of at least a 400mm lens is required. A prime lens or telephoto zoom would be ideal.
If you own a telephoto prime and a zoom you may want to bring both
1.4 teleconverter is optional
I recommend bringing a backup camera.
Bring lots of extra batteries and a rapid charger.
Bring as many memory cards with as much storage as you can as it is not uncommon to fill up 320gb or more in a single session.
I also highly recommend bringing a laptop or other external storage to transfer your images from your memory cards.
Tripod
Clothes
Winters in the Adirondacks are very cold. Temperatures range from -5F to 32F. Bring appropriate cold weather clothing, including:
Extreme cold jacket
Insulated boots, gloves, hats, scarfs, clothes
Lots of layers and thermal underwear
Hand, sole and toe warmers
Anything else that can keep you comfortable and warm in the cold
Weather
Please come prepared to photograph in all weather conditions. Bring protection for your camera and lens from the snow.
Physical Activity
Walking, moderate hiking to get to the shooting location. Standing for several hours.
