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I've enjoyed photographing these Peregrine Falcons that nest along the cliffs in
southern California at a number of locations. These cliff nests allow us to
photograph the parents and fledglings as they fly, hunt, and feed - many times
at eye level. They
are fascinating birds as they perform aerobatics and high G turns with ease.
We spend the morning shooting the falcons at a number of locations, then we head
over to Huntington Beach after lunch to shoot songbirds there. Beyond the
normal songbirds and raptors, Huntington Beach also has a large population of
African and Asian exotics that live and nest here in the summer: Orange Bishop,
Nutmeg Manniken, Pin-tailed Whydah, Orange-cheeked Waxbills, and the Red-whiskered
Bulbul.
Reservations
We meet at either my home in Tulare for those riding south to Los
Angeles with me, or in Los Angeles itself if you live closer. The weather
on the coast can change so dress in layers,
though we should have cool mornings and pleasant afternoons,
possibly the marine layer or fog. Light shooting gloves can make the
photography much easier and more comfortable if its cool. We travel down
to photograph birds and have lunch in
Huntington Beach after shooting the falcons in the morning.
Difficulty Level: EASY
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