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Photographer
$ 2750
Early Spring in Florida is hard to beat when it comes to variety and numbers of birds. Spend five full days immersed in bird photography with nature photography guide, Sean Quintilian. Sean has been traveling to Florida for photography and birding for over 27 years. During that time he has been able to sort through dozens of locations to put together a photo trip that covers a great variety of birds, not to mention plenty of alligators, a chance to see manatee, and in Florida there can always be some surprise critters!
Sunday March 1, 2026 we will all arrive in Orlando, and travel down to the Boca Ratan area, all transportation in Florida is provided. We will then spend 2 and a half days visiting spots along the southern Atlantic coast of Florida. This will include, but not limited to …
- Nesting wood storks and other wading birds
- Florida burrowing owls
- Florida scrub jays
- Painted buntings
On Wednesday March 4 we will travel to the Space Coast area, central east coast. We will spend Wednesday evening and all day Thursday and Friday continuing or pursuit of more birds, including…
- Sand Hill cranes
- Nesting Roseate Spoonbills
- Osprey
- Brown and hopefully White pelicans
To name a few.
This time of year will allow for an amazing variety of birds in Florida, although most of our time will be with larger water birds, herons, egrets, wood storks and ibis, the locations we visit will be host to dozens of species, from ducks to warblers, eagles and grebs, purple gallinules, limpkin, the list can go on and on. Although this is primarily a wildlife shoot, there may be some opportunities for some landscapes and a few sunsets.
Lodging will be arranged by Sean, you will be responsible to pay at check in, but don’t need to worry about making reservations.
- March 1, 2 ,3 will be overnight at the Best Western Deerfield, Approx. $160 a night (3 nights)
- March 4, 5, 6 will be overnight at Comfort Suites Titusville, Approx $175 a night (3 nights)
Early March in Florida is typically warm, but not too hot. Mornings can be a little chilly. Specific packing suggestions will be sent in February. Sean will be in touch with each participant to go over photo gear.
So get your long lens and bird guide ready, and join us for this fabulous week.
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- Camera
- Lenses
- Extra memory cards
- Extra charged battery
- Accessories such as filters, remote release
- Weather appropriate clothing
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Fly into Orlando, with Airport pick up (coordinate with Sean before booking); drive to Boca Raton
Hotels have been booked in both Deerfield and Titusville, 3 nights in each location. Accommodations are not included in the workshop fee.
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Since he first bought a used Pentax K1000 in 1989 Sean Quintilian has traveled over much of North America in search of outstanding wildlife and nature photographs. His body of work includes images from 14 U.S. National Parks and dozens of National Wildlife Refuges, with over 100 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles recorded. Sean has spent over 600 days on location over the past 17 years including 20 weeks in Yellowstone National Park alone. His work has appeared in publications, exhibits and even a CD jacket. His fine art prints have graced the walls of many offices and homes. During the past three years Sean has started a growing portrait and wedding business. Sean lives in Abingdon Maryland with his wife Jessica and daughter Juliana.