The nesting Spoonbills from the Ospreys / Spoonbills mix tour were on point!! From the pink on pink effect to the dazzling fly by and explosive landing. Note that I still have open spots for the June 2026 Black Skimmers nesting colony tour. Shoot me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com if you are interested 🙂
ISO 1600 | f/4 | 1/4000 sec. | Manual mode
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS with the Sony A1 mark II
Check out this magnificent pink on pink effect with this Roseate Spoonbill flying by with a pink sky as backdrop. It is rare to have the conditions just right to pull this one off! 🙂
ISO 1000 | f/4 | 1/4000 sec. | Manual mode
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS with the Sony A1 mark II
The nesting spot close to the Ospreys Cypress Lake is excellent for dramatic landings. It is also one of the rare locations where one can create action shots with blue water backgrounds. This adult is about to land on the grass, which displays small flower in the front ground as a bonus.
ISO 500 | f/4 | 1/4000 sec. | Manual mode
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS with the Sony A1 mark II
If blue backgrounds are not your thing, try the green ones!! The adult with full breeding colors above is soaring up with the distant green vegetation in the background.
ISO 1000 | f/4 | 1/4000 sec. | Manual mode
Sony 600mm f/4 GM OSS with the Sony A1 mark II
Another Spoonbill soaring up in the sky in search of nesting materials to bring back to the nest. If you like what you see inquire about the 2027 tour dates 🙂
Black Skimmers Colony Photography Workshop – $1,190
June 13th-14th 2026 / limit 6 people – 4 open
3 shoots and 1 over-the-shoulder Photoshop tutoring => 3 shoots at the Sarasota Bay Black Skimmers colony. We shoot along the beach, where the nesting colony is easily accessible. $250 deposit. Send me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com to book your spot.
Florida Shorebirds & Wading Birds Photography Tour – $1,090
October 10th-11th 2026 / limit 6 people – 5 open
3 shoots and 1 over-the-shoulder Photoshop tutoring => 3 shoots at Fort Desoto Park. $250 deposit. Send me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com to book your spot.
East Florida Fishing Ospreys / Spoonbills mix Photography Tour
March 21st-22nd 2026 (Airboat option $1,690) / limit 4 people – Full
April 18th-19th 2026 (Fishing Jetty option $1,590) / limit 5 people – Full
3 shoots and 1 over-the-shoulder Photoshop tutoring => 1 pontoon boat-based Osprey shoots at the Vero Beach Cypress Lake + 1 land-based Spoonbills shoot at a local rookery + either (i) 1 shoot at the fishing jetty or (ii) 1 airboat shoot. $250 deposit. Send me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com to book your spot.
Tampa Bay Spoonbills Rookery Photography Tour – $1,590
February 28th-March 1st 2026 / limit 5 people – Full
3 shoots and 1 over-the-shoulder Photoshop tutoring => 3 shoots at the Tampa Bay Spoonbills rookery. We typically shoot while wading in the water in the mornings and from the boat in the afternoon. $250 deposit. Send me an email at steven@stevenbirdphotography.com to book your spot.