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How to Read the Tides for Shorebird Photography
July 12, 2017 —
Understanding how birds behave at different tidal times is key to capturing a truly great image—or even seeing them at all.
Shawn Carey, a cofounder of Migration Productions, produces bird- and wildlife-related multimedia presentations, videos, and photo workshops that have spanned the United States. Shawn has also taught bird and nature photography workshops for Massachusetts Audubon for more than 20 years.