Date/Time
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | 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 to 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 share what we’ve learned.
We prefer to keep the walk to a small, fun group of 8 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.
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I am Vinish Janardhanan, an artist and photographer who lives in San Francisco with my wife, Neha. Neha is an avid birder 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. Both of us completed the Master Birder Program with the California Academy of Sciences and the GGBA in 2024.
Our camera and birding gear: Body Sony ⍺ 7II, Lens Sony FE 200-600mm, Tripod Sirui AM-225 Carbon Fiber Small, and Nocs Provisions Binoculars.
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Accessibility: This walk is flat and should be quite accessible. The main trail is wheelchair-accessible. Restrooms are located next to the parking lot, but opening times in the morning can be unpredictable.
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.
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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.
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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.