Calling all photographers – Audubon offers a rare photo session with birds of prey on September 4. Take advantage of this special opportunity to spend time behind the lens and get up close with a Great Horned Owl, American Kestrel, Screech Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Barred Owl. Each bird will be placed in a natural setting for that perfect shot. No tents, no crowds, no jostling for camera position. Each bird will be taken out one at a time, providing plenty of time to snap many pictures. As a BONUS – Photographers that participate will receive a free pass to Audubon’s Raptor Weekend.

Location:  Audubon’s Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI;
Date/Time:  September 4, 2010; 10:00 am-12:00 pm;
Program Fee: $65/member, $75/non-member; Ages: Adult.
Course Number: 164333-101

Registration is required. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Kristen Swanberg
Senior Director of Education
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-245-7500 ext. 3111
Fax: 401-245-9339
kswanberg@asri.org

PSReye Magazine Cover

The PSReye Focus magazine, featuring the photographs and articles of PSRI members and Providence College photography students is available for purchase. It is the result of the hard work of two Providence College students, Emma Hansen and John Vaghi with contributions from many photographers and the keen and critical eye of the editorial board of the magazine. It is published on an on-demand printing platform and anyone can purchase as many copies as they want. The photographic contributions are great so is the print and paper quality. It should make an excellent Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for the photo buff and art lovers.

Order it directly from MagCloud. The holiday price until January 1, 2010 is $12.50 plus shipping. After that the price will go up to $15.00 plus shipping. Shipping charges depend on the delivery speed, the lowest cost option at $1.40 per magazine arrives within about one week. MagCloud accepts PayPal or credit card payments and you will receive your copy in your mailbox within about one week although they indicate 1-2 weeks.

We hope that you enjoy the magazine, which is most likely a camera club first.