Name: Bird Photography Lecture and Photoshoot with Done Tredinnick
Start: 2026-04-18T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-18T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States, Minnesota 55425

Bird Photography Lecture and Photoshoot with Done Tredinnick

Photographing birds can be fun but also very challenging - initially, we are happy to get shots of birds on a branch. Eventually, we would like to get something more interesting. The secret is looking for a story which may include action, or interaction.
Join us for a lecture on bird photography followed by a photoshoot to practice some of the things covered during the lecture. Don Tredinnick of Frozen Hike Photography will discuss different techniques along with the equipment needed to take great bird photos.
This intermediate program is intended for those looking to further their camera photography skills. No registration required.
This program is indoors for the lecture portion and outdoors for the photography portion. Less than one mile of distance is covered, with slow movement and plenty of stops to take photos. This program is led by Don Tredinnick of Frozen Hiker Photography. There will be plenty of time to ask questions both during the lecture as well as during the photoshoot.
Warm clothes, boots, hats, and gloves are recommend. Hand warmers are also recommended.
Bring a DSLR or a mirrorless camera and a telephoto lens that is at least 300mm long.
Accessibility at Bloomington Visitor Center:
Restrooms and water fountains are located inside the visitor center. Handicap parking and dropoff available. Visitor center is flat aggregate or carpeted flooring with ramps to access all areas. There are benches and rest areas around the visitor center.
Hillside and Spur trails are natural surface with has steep slopes, with a wooden staircase for a portion of it. Long Meadow Lake trail is accessed via these sloped trails, but itself is mostly flat and is natural surface. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter) and may not always be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are no benches in the trail area. Trailheads are a 0.1-0.2 mile distance from the parking lot.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at [email protected].
Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (952) 854-5900.
Photo of a blue jay, courtesy of Dave Menke/USFWS
Alt Text: A blue jay sits perched on top of the tree stump against a cool background.