Coastal Encounters Boat Tour: Shorebirds in Flight + Reflections + Creative Motion (Anastasia State Park Inlet)
Leaders: Todd Nettelhorst & Maceo Susi
SAT 7:00 - 11:00A.M. 
Meeting Location: Red Boat Tours, Vilano Beach Fishing Pier, 260 Vilano Road
Ticket Price: $150
Difficulty Level: This workshop includes walking on sand and uneven shoreline terrain. Participants should be comfortable carrying their gear and moving in beach conditions.
Max No People: 14
This is a high-energy coastal session designed to help you walk away with portfolio-worthy shorebird images—not just “I saw birds” snapshots.
Todd will coach you on the two biggest make-or-break skills for shorebird photography:
1. settings that freeze the moment (or blur it intentionally) and
2. autofocus + timing that stays reliable when birds do unpredictable things.
You’ll work on birds in flight, behavior moments, and clean compositions—plus creative options like reflections, silhouettes, and motion (ICM/dragging shutter when conditions allow). You’ll also learn how to approach and photograph responsibly so you get closer images without stressing wildlife.
Gear List:
• DSLR / Mirrorless / smartphone
• Telephoto min 300mm (500mm+ ideal) or 100–400 / 200–600
• Teleconverter, CP/ND filters
• Fast cards + extra batteries
• Waterproof protection (gear + you)
• Knee pads/ground cover; neutral clothing; water; sunscreen/hat