2002 BIRDS AS
ART/Instructional Photo-Tours
Churchill, Manitoba
May 31-June 5, 2002 5-Day
(4-full & 2 half-days): $1625 (includes ground transportation)
June 5- June 10, 2002
5-Day (4-full & 2 half-days): $1625 (includes ground
transportation)
Sign up for both: 10-Day
(9 full & 2 half days): $3150
May 29-31 2-Day Pre-IPT
Optional add-on (1 full & 2 half days): $500 (includes ground
transportation)
Image copyright 2001/Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART
Arctic Tern, Granary Ponds, Churchill, Manitoba
Canon 600mm f/4L IS lens, Canon EOS 1v camera body. Fuji Velvia pushed
one stop (rated at EI 100). Evaluative metering -1/3
stop: 1/1000 sec. a f/5.6
These
IPTs are scheduled earlier than is typical so as to lessen the
disturbance of nesting birds, to see and photograph more continuing
migrants—a big storm would be a great asset in that area, and to
photograph several species either on ice or in leads (open water)
close to shore. Both the northbound migrant species and the
arriving arctic nesting birds will be in spectacular breeding
plumage. Species should include Semipalmated and American
Golden-Plover, Whimbrel, Hudsonian Godwit, Stilt Sandpiper, Northern
Phalarope, Short-billed Dowitcher, Arctic Tern, Bonaparte’s Gull,
Parasitic Jaeger, and Willow Ptarmigan. Other possibilities include
Common Eider, Long-tailed Duck (Oldsquaw), Greater Scaup, Horned
Grebe, Pacific Loon, Least Sandpiper, Dunlin, Redpoll, Savannah
Sparrow, Blackpoll Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Northern Waterthrush,
and many, many more. Dreamers can hope for Red Phalarope, Ross’
Gull, and Sabine’s Gull among others. Registrants need to be aware
that with the earlier dates, there is a chance that we will
encounter a spell of bad weather, but as noted above, this has the
possibility of being a big plus. On this IPT only, ground
transportation and airport pick-up/drop-off is included. No meals
are included on this IPT. Most folks will need to stay a night in
Winnipeg before and after the tour to facilitate flying to and from
Churchill.
If you
wish to join me for this incredible experience, do realize that in
the event that you need to cancel, the required $500 deposit will be
refunded only if your spot is filled and the tour sells out. These
IPTs will fill quickly, and early registrants will be able to
purchase the lowest priced plane tickets. My Winnipeg/Churchill
round trip ticket was only $480.25 US. To register, send a
check (made out to "Arthur Morris" for $500 to Box 7245, Indian Lake
Estates, FL 33855.
Image copyright 2001/Arthur
Morris/BIRDS AS ART
Long-tailed Duck (Oldsquaw), Akudlik Marsh, Churchill, Manitoba
Canon 600mm f/4L lens, 1.4X TC, Canon EOS 1n camera body. Fuji
Velvia pushed one stop
(rated at EI 100). Evaluative metering +2/3 stop: 1/640 sec. a
f/5.6
