March 21st-22nd 2026 (Airboat Option) => 4 people – $1690
April 18th-19th 2026 (Fishing Jetty Option) => 5 people – $1590
This bird photography tour will take you to an amazing location to photograph Ospreys in their natural habitat on a Cypress trees lake near Vero Beach, Florida. You will be able to shoot images of nesting birds from fairly close. At the lake, we will shoot from a pontoon boat. There will also be one shooting session at a nearby Spoonbills rookery (on land) and either (i) one shooting session at a local jetty for Ospreys fishing in the ocean or (ii) one shooting session from an air boat to reach the lake shallow fishing ponds. Only five participants for the fishing jetty option and four participants for the air boat option.
Ospreys nesting in their natural habitat
This bird photography tour will take you East of Orlando, to a lake surrounded by Cypress trees. There are more than 500 Osprey nests along the shore of this unique lake. Additionally, many nests are located fairly low and you will have an unbeatable vista over the nesting activities. This is also one of the few spots where you may observe the birds in their natural habitat. Nowadays, too many times, you will see Osprey nests on top of human made poles.
The perfect conditions to photograph Ospreys
Photographing under those conditions present many opportunities for flight photography, as well as Ospreys carrying fish in their talents. As the birds come back to the nest to share their catches, you will be placed in ideal situations to capture the action while observing the natural behavior of those beautiful raptors.
The best land based shoot for Florida Spoonbills!
Nearby the Cypress trees lake, there is simply put, the best land based location to photograph Spoonbills in breeding colors. The rookery is located on a small island, easily photographed from the shore. Many birds fly in and out to pick up nesting material, offering many opportunities for spectacular landings.
The Fishing Ospreys & Spoonbills workshop cost
$1590 for the fishing jetty option and $1690 for the airboat option. You need to make a $250 deposit to hold your spot.
What is included:
- 1 pontoon boat ride (1 morning)
- boat Captain tips
- 1 shoot at the Spoonbills rookery
- 1 shoot at the fishing jetty OR 1 shoot on the airboat
- 1 lunch
- image critique and Photoshop image optimization tutorials during lunch breaks with interactive help on whichever need you have
- in-the-field bird photography instruction from your favorite award-winning bird photographer
What is not included:
- airfare
- hotel
- meals other than lunches
