{"id":947,"date":"2019-05-23T23:54:42","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T23:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ctbirding.org\/testsite1\/?p=947"},"modified":"2021-03-14T08:45:26","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T12:45:26","slug":"coa-workshops-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ctbirding.org\/testsite1\/coa-workshops-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"COA Workshops 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Combined COA\/CT Botanical Society Bird\/Plant Workshop<\/strong>
\nSaturday, July 20th, 2019 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am<\/strong>
\nWimisink Preserve, Sherman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spend a morning with plant enthusiasts and learn about the plants upon which birds depend while we birders show them the birds that visit the plants that they know and love.\u00a0 On this joint event of the CT Botanical Society and the Connecticut Ornithological Association we\u2019ll visit a freshwater wetland where Least Bittern and other marsh birds are known to breed. We may also visit the nearby Giddings Preserve.\u00a0 Meet at the parking lot to the Wimisink Preserve on Route 39, just south of Route 55 (1\/2 mile west of Route 7 in Sherman).\u00a0 The workshop is free and open to COA members and non-members alike. Leaders: John Anderson, CBS, C: 860-248-1053; Chris Loscalzo at:\u00a0closcalz@optonline.net<\/a>\u00a0and 203 389-6508.<\/p>\n

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Bird Photography Basics Workshop<\/strong>
\nSaturday, August 10th, 2019 from 8:15 am to 10:45 am<\/strong>
\nCT Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, Milford<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you like making images but don\u2019t know what basic equipment you need?
\nAre you deterred because you think you need a \u201cbig\u201d lens to make great images?
\nTired of wondering why your images don\u2019t look as great as the \u201cprofessionals\u201d?<\/p>\n

Then join experienced and local wildlife photographers Paul Fusco and Julian Hough for a workshop that should immediately improve the quality of your images. This workshop will consist of a short indoor presentation followed by in-the-field instruction on how to apply some basic principles of photography.<\/p>\n

You will learn:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 The basic equipment recommended for achieving the best results<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Basic, but incredibly effective, fieldcraft techniques<\/p>\n

\u00b7 What makes a great composition and how to achieve it<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Information about your subject and environment you need to know before you go into the field.<\/p>\n

Skill Level: Basic to intermediate. This workshop is aimed at photographers that have a DSLR body (no bridge cameras or point and shoots) and use a 300mm lens or longer for bird photography. Participants should have a good working knowledge of their cameras and basic understanding of exposure. This workshop aims to build on participants’ basic photography skills to improve their images rather than learn photography.<\/p>\n

The workshop is free and open to COA members and non-members alike. It will be limited to 16 participants. Register now to reserve your place.<\/p>\n

Leaders: Paul J. Fusco and Julian R. Hough.\u00a0 Contact person: Contact person: Milan Bill at mbull@ctaudubon.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Paul and Julian are familiar and respected figures in the CT birding and photography community and have been photographing birds around the world for many years. Their work has been published in a variety of magazines and books in North America and Europe. They have been responsible for the design and photography for CAS\u2019s State of the Birds report since its inception in 2006.<\/p>\n

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Shorebird Workshop<\/strong>
\nSunday, August 11th, 2019 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am<\/strong>
\nCT Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, Milford<\/b><\/p>\n

Sharpen your shorebird identification skills at one of the best places to see shorebirds in the state.\u00a0 There will be an indoor presentation followed by outdoor field study.\u00a0 The event is co-sponsored by COA and the Connecticut Audubon Society.\u00a0 Meet at the coastal center parking lot.\u00a0 The workshop is free and open to COA members and non-members alike. Leaders: Patrick Comins,\u00a0 et al.\u00a0 Contact person: Chris Loscalzo at\u00a0closcalz@optonline.net<\/a>\u00a0or 203 389-6508.<\/p>\n

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Sea Duck Workshop<\/strong>
\nSaturday, November 30th, 2019 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am<\/strong>
\nHammonasset Beach State Park, Madison<\/b><\/p>\n

Learn how to identify the different waterfowl species that visit our coast in fall and winter, including loons, grebes, scoters, eider, scaup and alcids! We’ll review how to differentiate between similar species. We’ll start with an indoor presentation in the Meigs Point Nature Center Conference Room. After that, we’ll look out into the sound to see what we can find. Meet at the Meigs Point Nature Center. Bring a scope if you have one. Advance registration is not required. The event is free and open to COA members and non-members alike.<\/p>\n

Leader and contact person: Chris Loscalzo at closcalz@optonline.net<\/a> and 203 389-6508.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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