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Swarovski Skills Camp, or men and their toys

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I am still tired from the long drive, but it was great to play with the very best toys for birders, to be able to share experiences and to ask the factory staff all sorts of silly questions. The next day we had an outdoor workshop and a chance to test the toys. impressive for Central Europe. impressive for Central Europe.

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Birding Kabul, Afghanistan

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I am only including them in this post to give you my real-life Kabul experience … Four species are the most easily seen in the few urban parks (into which women are not actually allowed to enter – I am not sure about female birds). We will establish a series of online workshops, trainings, and seminars for young women.

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What’s Up with the ABA?

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The more specific aspects do not add much detail: “The American Birding Association represents the North American birding community and supports birders through publications, conferences, workshops, tours, partnerships, and networks. Experience developing and executing a strategic plan seems essential as well, as are communication skills.

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Photograph Wildlife Worldwide with Wildlife Explorers!

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Its founder, Chris Vlachos, has extensive experience and background in wildlife photography, starting his career more than 20 years ago. He holds the first place in the Greek Birdwatching Club 300, he organizes seminars and workshops both in the field and in venues and has been professionally engaging with field guiding since 1998.

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Birds of the West: An Artist’s Guide–A Book Review

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On the other hand, if I were to engage in actually drawing and painting birds, I think I would have to start with an actual in-person workshop, not even on bird art specifically, but an introductory course, just to get me familiar with the basics. Then again, I would not dream of attempting creating a block print without taking a workshop.

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Where to Find Me at the 2015 Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

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First, from 8 AM until noon will be the “Shorebird Workshop for Advanced Birders” which will be led by Kevin Karlson, a co-author of The Shorebird Guide. That means, by logical progression, that in January the trip I am on will experience an actual sighting of a Black Rail !

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Mastering Bird Photography: A Book Review by an Amateur Bird Photographer

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The amount of knowledge gained from reading Mastering Bird Photography, the resulting improvement in your photographic images, the increase in your enjoyment of the experience–these are your probable gains. The last two chapters point us to the future. “Bird Photography Hotspots,” presents ten U.S.

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