PhotographyPhotographic opportunities abound at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Click here for peak migration times of each species. Equipment. Telephoto lenses (400mm or 12x minimum) are required for anything more than "dot shots" of most migrating birds. Occasionally the weather is just right, however, and even the larger birds float past the ridge at eye level. Setup. Take a tip from our regulars and leave your tripod in the car. Photographing raptors on the wing takes agility and speed in all directions, including directly overhead and even behind you. Try a BushHawk for added stability. Lighting. The ridge runs parallel to the shoreline of Lake Superior, which runs in a northeast/southwest direction. Birds approach generally from the northeast. Lighting is typically best from mid to late afternoon, although great lighting is possible at any time of the day. Patience. Be prepared to spend a bit of time to get that perfect shot. ASK! Staff will be displaying birds throughout most days (during September & October only). Please let them know and they'll make every effort to accommodate you with a bird photo session. Please consider donating photos to Hawk Ridge. We are looking for great photos of all kinds...birds, people, trees, whatever. We do not retain exclusive rights, always give photographic credit and it's a great way to get your work noticed by thousands of people!
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