Group of photographers and a woman with a hawk on her arm in a grassy outdoor setting.
Close-up of a young owl perched on a tree branch, with distinctive large eye, intricate feather patterns, and a green blurred background.

Birds of Prey Workshop

WHEN: October 5, 2025, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

The Nature Center is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily

WHERE: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217

https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/

COST: $75.00 Early Registration (before September 8, 2025)

$100.00 General Registration (September 8, 2025-September 28, 2025)

Registration closes at midnight on September 28.

As in past Birds of Prey events, we will have the opportunity to photograph 16 raptors, including a bald eagle, a variety of Wisconsin resident owls (great horned, barred, and saw-whet), hawks, and the newest addition to the flock—a beautiful new turkey vulture. The birds are presented on a rotational basis, with approximately 40 minutes with each set of birds. The birds are tethered and set on a perch with the surrounding area providing a natural habitat background.

To register, please click on the payment button below.

Birds of Prey –Early Registration (before 9/7/25 before midnight)
$75.00

The opportunity to photograph up to 16 different Raptors at the Schlitz Audubon Center. This is for early registration for purchasing a ticket by September 7, 2025, before midnight.

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A bald eagle with a white head and dark brown body perched on a tree branch.
Sunset over a rocky seashore with a colorful sky and calm water.

NORTH SHORE LANDSCAPES 

WACCO EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP WITH BRYAN HANSEL 

Location: Grand Marais, Minnesota Dates: October 24-26, 2025 – Late fall with moody skies, golden light, and powerful Lake Superior conditions. 

Cost: $499 per person. $250 non-refundable deposit due at registration. 

  • Lodging and meals not included 

Participants: Limited to 12 photographers with a minimum of 8 required to hold workshop. Carpooling will be required during workshop. 

Lodging: Aspen Lodge, 208 East Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN. $95.00 per night plus tax. 

A block of rooms at the Aspen Lodge is reserved under Bryan Hansel Photography until September 10, 2025. 

Thursday, October 23, 2025: Evening Meet & Greet, time TBD 

Friday, October 24, 2025: Sunrise shoot, mid-day presentation and/or outing, Sunset shoot 

Saturday, October 25, 2025: Sunrise shoot, mid-day presentation and/or outing, Sunset shoot 

Sunday, October 26, 2025: Sunrise shoot, image review. Workshop ends at 11:00am. 

TO REGISTER: https://buytickets.at/bryanhanselphotography/1697994 

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