TOUR DATES
April 8-11  | April 15-18 

$1450 per person

LOCATION
Rio Grande Valley, South Texas

Event Overview:
Limited to just 6 photographers, this workshop at South Texas’s Laguna Seca Ranch offers an immersive experience in the sub-tropical habitat of the Rio Grande Valley. Led by Wayne Williams, participants will receive one-on-one instruction in wildlife photography and insight into local species.

Expected Wildlife:
Notable bird species include Painted Bunting, Green Jay, Northern Cardinal, Pyrrhuloxia, Golden-fronted and Ladder-backed Woodpeckers, Great Kiskadee, and various hawks, doves, warblers, and orioles. Other sightings may include vultures, pelicans, and wild turkeys.

Workshop Venue:
Spanning 700 acres of native brushland, Laguna Seca Ranch has been dedicated to high-quality wildlife photography since 2002. The ranch continually enhances its environment to benefit both wildlife and photographers, showcasing the natural beauty of South Texas.

The workshop will begin and end in Edinburg, Texas, just a short drive from the McAllen International Airport. Participants should plan to arrive in McAllen before 5 pm local time the day before the workshop begins, to allow time to pick up transportation, check in to the accommodation, and arrive at Trevino’s Restaurant, Edinburg, Texas, for the 7:00 pm Workshop Orientation.

Workshop Venue:
The Laguna Seca Ranch is comprised of 700 acres of pristine South Texas brushland. Since the acquisition of the ranch in 2002, they have been inspired to provide a high-quality photography experience for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide. The ranch is constantly finding ways to improve conditions for wildlife and wildlife photographers, and loves sharing South Texas nature. A choice of two morning and two afternoon blinds allows for the best photography opportunities regardless of most weather conditions. Three raptor blinds allow for raised, ground-level, and sunken vistas of the perches and meadow beyond. Recently added is a one-person blind within ten (10) feet of the raptor perches for close-up wide-angle image captures! On-site washroom facilities and a covered palapa area with picnic tables are also available for participant use during the day. 

Sample Workshop Itinerary:

Day 0: Arrive in McAllen, TX, 5:00 p.m. Workshop Orientation 

Day 1:  

•   6:00 - 10:30 a.m. The Laguna Seca Ranch (Songbirds/Raptor Blinds) 
•  10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch and Mid-Day Rest Break (On your own) 
• 3:30 p.m. - Dusk The Laguna Seca Ranch (Songbirds/Beaver Pond Blind) 

Day 2:

•  6:00 - 10:30 a.m. The Laguna Seca Ranch (Songbirds/Raptor Blinds) 
•  10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch and Mid-Day Rest Break (On your own)  
• 3:00 p.m. - Dusk The Laguna Seca Ranch (Songbirds/Beaver Pond Blind)

Day 3:

• 6:00 - 10:30 a.m. The Laguna Seca Ranch (Songbirds/Raptor Blinds) 
• 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch and Mid-Day Rest Break (On your own)  
• 3:00 p.m. - Dusk The Laguna Seca Ranch (Songbirds/Beaver Pond Blind)

Additional Information:
Transportation to and from the city of McAllen, Texas, must be provided by participants, and arrival must be scheduled before the start of the event. Airport pickup is not included in the cost of the event. Various auto rental companies are available for event participants inside the airport terminal, close to the baggage carousels. 

Accommodation during the event is the responsibility of each participant. Once an event deposit has been received, participants will receive a packet of information about excellent hotel choices for arranging accommodation while in the city of Edinburg, Texas. Airbnb is another option for finding clean, affordable lodging close to all amenities and services in the area. A list of suggested photography equipment and other items for your trip to South Texas will also be sent to participants. 

Meals, drinks, and snacks may be purchased by participants at local grocery outlets. 

Workshop Deposits are non-refundable, and full workshop balance payment must be made 60 days before the start of the workshop. Once paid, no refunds will be made; however, full credit to future workshops can be arranged.   

The cost of the Workshop is $1450, with 50% payment due when registering on the website. 

Check, cash, or other arrangements may be made by contacting Wayne Williams directly at
956-867-7877 - [email protected]

Please get in touch with South Texas Wildlife Photography Workshop organizer, Wayne Williams, at 956-867-7877 by messaging, or send an email to [email protected] with any questions about reserving a space.  

Price Includes: 

• Welcome and Orientation Coffee, at 5:00 p.m. in Edinburg, Texas at Senor Cactus Mexican Grill. 
• Six photography sessions at The Laguna Seca Ranch (Songbirds/Raptors) Seven different blinds 
• Cold, bottled water in photography, blinds, and venues. 
• Perch setup and bird food 
• Camera and nature instruction (Birds in flight) 

Price Does Not Include: 

• Flights to McAllen, TX 
• Accommodations or Transportation 
• Meals
• Gratuities 
• Trip Insurance  
• Personal snacks and drinks 

* A 50% deposit is required 
The workshop balance is due 60 days before the first day of the workshop.

Workshop Deposits are non-refundable and full workshop balance payment must be made 60 days prior to the start of the workshop.
Once paid, no refunds will be made, however full credit to future workshops can be arranged.
Cost of Workshop is $1450 with 50% payment due when registering on the website.