Bald Eagles of Washington: Winter Photo Workshop

January 8 - 12 2027 | 5 Days, 4 Nights

January 14 - 18 2027 | 5 Days, 4 Nights

Experience a truly awesome winter spectacle.

Each winter, bald eagles gather along the Nooksack River near Deming and the Skagit River near Marblemount to feed on spawned-out salmon. January is one of the best months of the year to photograph them. Bare cottonwoods give clean sightlines, and low winter light and river fog create the moody conditions that make Pacific Northwest wildlife images stand out.

The nearby Skagit Valley is one of the most important wintering areas for waterfowl and raptors on the West Coast. Tens of thousands of snow geese and trumpeter swans feed in its farm fields. Hawks, falcons and short-eared owls hunt the open ground, and in some winters snowy owls show up too. Just west of the valley, Anacortes is the gateway to the Salish Sea, where winter boat tours look for whales, sea lions, harbor seals and seabirds.

With a small group, you get real one-on-one coaching on camera settings, autofocus for birds in flight, composition and field craft. You also get the flexibility to stay with the light and the wildlife instead of following a rigid bus schedule.

Who This Landscape Photography Workshop Is Perfect For

• Beginner to pro photographers

• DSLR, mirrorless, compact, or iPhone shooters

• Travelers who want a guided way to experience winter birding in Pacific Northwest

What’s Included

• 2 nights at La Conner Channel Lodge, La Conner, WA

• 2 nights at the North Cascades Inn, Marblemount, WA

• Whale watching wildlife boat tour from Anacortes

• Skagit Valley winter birding boat tour

• Guided field photography instruction every day

• Image review and editing guidance

• Round-trip ground transportation from Seattle

4-Day Winter Birding Photography Workshop Itinerary

Day 1 – Seattle → La Conner

Meet at SeaTac airport. Drive to La Conner. Check into the hotel, short photography intro and workshop overview. Sunset photo outing, intro dinner.

Day 2 – Ocean Boat Tour

Wildlife viewing boat ride. Editing session in the afternoon.

Day 3 – Ocean Boat Tour for Whales

We set out on another boat tour in the Puget Sound, looking for local wildlife. Head to Marblemount for second hotel.

Day 4 – Bald Eagle River Boat Tour

Bald Eagle River Boat Tour in the morning. Editing session in the afternoon.

Day 5 – Eagle Scouting → Seattle

We set out looking for more eagle viewings on our way back to the city.

Tour ends at Seatac airport, Seattle, schedule flights after 2 PM.

2027 Dates & Availability

2027

• January 8 - 12 | 4 spots left

• January 14 - 18 | 4 spots left

Pricing

$2,495 USD per person (shared room)
+ $750 single supplement

50% due to secure a spot in the workshop.

Remainder due 1 months before tour.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel more than 3 months before the tour start date, we can refund 50% of the deposit.
Cancellations made within 3 months of departure are non-refundable.

Because our tours require advance bookings and limited group sizes, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance for added protection.