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Date/Time

Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | 7:00am - 9:00am

Where We Will Meet

Heron's Head Park. Meet by the benches near the parking lot.

Where The Walk Will End

Meet back by the benches near the parking lot.

About This Walk

The Adobe photo team and Lazy Birders are excited to lead a sunrise Bird Photo Walk at the beautiful birding patch, Heron’s Head Park. Our relaxed two-hour walk in this urban wetland hotspot will be packed with chances to snap stunning photos of wintering birds heading to enjoy San Francisco’s unique climate and also the local residents from sparrows and herons.

We aim to build a fun, supportive community where we can share and learn birding and photography techniques together. After the walk, we’ll offer an optional online session to edit our images and share what we’ve learned.

We prefer to keep the walk to a small fun group of 10 members, so sign up today!

Ethical bird photography: We believe in capturing beautiful bird photos while respecting their space, keeping a gentle distance, and ensuring our presence doesn’t disturb their habitat.

I am Vinish Janardhanan, an artist and photographer who lives in San Francisco with my wife, Neha. Neha is an avid bird and a certified California Naturalist. We have embarked on a shared adventure to explore California’s natural wonders as “Lazy Birders”. Through our journey, we hope to inspire a deeper respect and fascination for California’s natural wonders, among others. We are both enrolled in the Master Birder Program 2024, conducted by the California Academy of Sciences and Golden Gate Bird Alliance.

Our camera and birding gear: Body Sony  7II, Lens Sony FE 200-600mm, Tripod Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Small, and Nocs Provisions Binoculars.

Accessibility: This walk is flat and should be quite accessible. The main trail is wheelchair-accessible. There are also portable toilets next to the parking lot.

Directions by car: From Third Street, turn east onto Cargo Way and continue until it ends at Jennings Street. Turn left on Jennings and right into the parking lot. Click here for a Google map.

Directions by transit: Take the 19 or 44 bus to the Middle Point/Evans Avenue stop, and walk down Jennings Street to the park. Or (further away), take the Third Street light rail to Cargo Way.

If you want to join the session, have any questions about the walk, gear, or just want to say hello, drop me an email at lazybirders@gmail.com.

This photo walk is sponsored by Adobe Lightroom. You can install Lightroom mobile on your phone or tablet and log in with your Adobe ID. If you are new to Lightroom you are welcome to participate with a free 7-day trial. Download a day before the walk to have the trial available for use that day and for the optional online session.

Hi, Thank you for signing up for the walk!September 26th, 2024

I was out at Heron’s Head Park on Tuesday, and it was a beautiful and birdy morning. If you have a pair of binoculars, don’t forget to pack them.

I am really curious to see Heron’s Head Park through your eyes, your techniques of bird photography, and how you edit your photos in your own unique style. I’m hosting a casual online session on Thursday, 10/10, to share perspectives and experiences. It’ll be fun to see how everyone’s shots turned out!

If you want to join the session, have any questions about the walk, gear, or just want to say hello, drop me an email at lazybirders@gmail.com.

Can’t wait to see you out there!

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