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COVID-19 PRIVATE OUTINGS & WORKSHOPS

Birding Excursions & Photo Workshops:

The price depends of the length of your outing. We offer anything from an hour to full days. Normal half-day birding: $65.00 – Full day birding: $125.00 – Regular Photoworkshop start at: $85.00
A morning birding outing normally lasts between 4-6 hours and a full day birding is 8-12+ hrs depending on bird activity
A regular photo workshop normally lasts between 2-4 hours depending on the topic
Contact us with your wishes and targets and we will organize the outing.

A New and Exciting Year!

As the State of Emergancy and Stay at Home order will be lifted we are happy to announce that we are AGAIN open for business!

Come out and celebrate King Winter with us!

Below are examples of what we can do for BIRDING and PHOTOGRAPHY in the next two months!

Carpooling is discouraged (some exceptions might be allowed)
We require that all participants must wear face masks during all indoor activities, or in situations where we get closer than 2 metres to any people.
While outdoors, if you practice social distancing (2 metres apart), you won’t be required to wear a mask.
Follow hygiene precautions during restroom and coffee breaks
Take precautions if you sneeze or cough, i.e., cover your nose and mouth with a clean tissue and use hand sanitizer
Sanitize frequently
Do not share binos, scopes, or other items without sanitizing first
Please bring hand sanitizer, mask and clean tissues
Always An Adventure Inc will have disinfecting wipes available at all outings and workshops.
Excursions are open for 1-3 participants. We will accept more if all participants are from the same social circle

Some examples of local outings are as follows:

BIRDING EXCURSIONS – Feb/Mar Half days (or per hour):

Rideau River – winter water birds including Barrow’s Goldeneye and other winter specialties.
Ottawa River – winter specialties including raptors, waterfowl and over-wintering birds
Raptors and Open Fields – Ottawa East
Raptors and Open Fields – Ottawa West
Raptors and Open Fields – Ottawa South
Gatineau Escarpment – finches, eagles and other winter specialties
Finches, Waxwings and Winter Woodland Birds – Ottawa East
Finches, Waxwings and Winter Woodland Birds – Ottawa West
Relaxing Excursions Along Woodland or Greenbelt Trails in Ottawa
Chasing rare birds within the greater Ottawa area

BIRDING EXCURSIONS – Feb/Mar FULL days:

Kingston area, Algonquin Park or Quebec

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Feb/Mar:

Winter landscape & scenery in the greater Ottawa area
Urban Night/Daytime Photography
Birds up-close – winter birds in Ottawa’s greenspace
Birds in flight
Understanding light, and overcoming challenges in winter outdoor photography
General Photography
Beginners course – manual settings
Park Omega
Creative Photography

Field Trip Guidelines & Useful Info:

Poor weather conditions often produce the most interesting birds & wildlife. Listen to weather forecasts and dress accordingly.
Note that customers of Always an Adventure Inc. are responsible for making their own arrangements for accommodation, transportation and payments for such arrangements is at their own expense.
Transportation will be by personal vehicle only.
Some hiking should be expected in areas with active trail networks. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Participants should bring their own binoculars and refreshments. Please let us know if you need binoculars. High-quality NIKON optics can be loaned.
All transportation cost, ferry cost, park fees, food, accommodation and refreshments are not included in the price.
During times of hot weather, insect repellent comes in handy.
Please register by email (go to “About us” and then “Contact us”), or through our Facebook Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/AAAIncClub/)
Payment is by cheque, PayPal or e-Transfer (We prefer payment by eTransfer.) Make cheque payable to “Always An Adventure Inc”.
Morning birding excursions normally last for 5.5-6+ hours. Full day birding excursions normally last for 12+ hours.
Always An Adventure Inc. is not to be held liable for any unforeseen circumstances that might arise during outings.
Always An Adventure Inc. might ask participants to sign a waiver depending on the day’s activities and sightings
Always An Adventure Inc. is using eBird and participants will receive the day-list per e:mail at the end of the excursion.

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