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Woodpeckers and Nuthatches

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Venue: Scrag Copse

Having run many woodland bird's workshops, I get a lot of requests to photograph the great spotted woodpeckers and nuthatches; after all they are very dynamic and photogenic, although a little tricky to photograph!

Therefore, on this workshop, we ignore the other woodland species to purely concentrate on great spotted woodpecker and nuthatches, setting up natural perches for them to pose on for you.   I can normally lure these birds to within 3 or 4 metres of photographers although this does require more hide discipline than the other less fickle species but this does result in much greater chances of success.   There are less general shooting opportunities and a little more waiting but the results can be spectacular.

The workshop starts with a discussion on bird behaviour and how we manipulate that to suit our needs. Fundamentals such as exposure and camera settings are also covered.

This course is limited to a maximum of four people. A minimum focal length lens of 300mm is required as well as a tripod.

"To photograph a great spotted woodpecker from a few metres was an incredible experience and one I'd happily recommend to anyone"   
Will Cheung - Editor, Photography Monthly

Cost: £85.00

Booking: email David Plummer or phone 07957 484 737 or 01273 736 650 to book your place.

Payment: Paypal or Credit Card

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Course dates

15 February 2009
08 March 2009
19 April 2009

Or by cheque payable to David Plummer to be made at time of booking. Please post to:
Flat 3, 40 Lansdowne Place, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1HH

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Guidelines and terms

Courses operate on a minimum of four people. Price indicated is per person. To confirm a booking payment must be received within five days. Once booked and confirmed, no refunds will be possible within one month of the respective course date.

An information sheet will be emailed closer to the course date, this may be updated to cater for changes in the conditions at the site or the species' behaviour.

Please be aware that although a lot of care will have been taken to find subjects prior to each respective course there are, unfortunately, no guarantees with wildlife or with the weather.

 
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