{"product_id":"great-gray-owl-tour","title":"2027 Great Gray Owl 2 Day Tour","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 Great Gray Owl Wildlife Weekend Photography Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8706\/7042\/files\/20250303-IMG_7579-Edit-Edit-Edit.jpg?v=1741323442\" alt=\"Great gray owl in flight against a dark background\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotograph the Majestic Great Gray Owl with Expert Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for my exceptional great gray owl photography, I invite you to join me in the field for an unforgettable experience. I’ll share my expertise, insights, and years of experience to help you elevate your photography skills, regardless of your current level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this two-day wildlife photography tour, you’ll learn everything from understanding great gray owl behavior and ethically approaching these magnificent birds, to capturing sharp in-flight shots and composing visually compelling images. These tours are thoughtfully designed to give you the tools and techniques needed to capture the beauty of these mesmerizing creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailored Fieldwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each day begins before sunrise to take advantage of the best morning light and observe the owls during their most active times. After a midday break, we’ll regroup in the late afternoon to make the most of the golden evening light. Each day can be tailored to your skill level, interests, and activity preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late February to early March is the owls’ mating season, a time when they are often active during the day. This provides a unique opportunity to witness their behaviors and capture incredible moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8706\/7042\/files\/20240402-20240402-IMG_7559-Edit-Edit.jpg?v=1715554586\" alt=\"Great Gray Owl Photography Tour - Donna Feledichuk Wildlife Photography\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus on Ethics and Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the tour, ethical wildlife photography is my top priority. Your safety and the well-being of the owls are paramount. I will monitor the birds closely to ensure our presence does not cause stress or disrupt their natural activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManaging Expectations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat gray owls are elusive, even when you’re familiar with their habitat. While I will do everything possible to locate them, sightings cannot be guaranteed. When encountered, interactions may be fleeting or extend over hours, depending on the circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll tours are held in the picturesque region of Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada. Whether you’re an experienced photographer or just starting with your camera, this experience offers valuable insights and techniques to enhance your wildlife photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin me for this unique opportunity to capture one of nature’s most captivating birds while improving your skills in an ethical, supportive environment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Tour Dates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFebruary 26 \u0026amp; 27, 2027 - 3 spots available \u003cbr\u003eFebruary 28 \u0026amp; March 1, 2027 - 3 spots available\u003cbr\u003eMarch 13 \u0026amp; 14, 2027 - 3 spots available \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e$1800 per person + GST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"In the blue hour a great gray owl takes flight part of the experiences one can have during my wildlife photography workshops\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8706\/7042\/files\/20240331-20240331-IMG_6494-Edit-Edit.jpg?v=1712003049\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWhat is covered in the cost?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick up and drop off at your accommodations for tour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-field photography tips and teaching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is not covered in the cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransportation to and from Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWhat level of physical activity is required?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eYou will need to be able to carry your own camera gear for 100-200 meters in cold weather and uneven terrain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWhat will the weather be like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe weather is unpredictable. Temperatures tend to be around -30C in the morning and around-4C later in the day, but can vary greatly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAn updated forecast will be provided closer to the actual date of the tour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWhat should you bring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWarm clothes and footwear to be outside up to -30C for long periods of time. Dress in layers; however, there will always be access to the tour vehicle to warm up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePlenty of batteries, as they drain quickly in the cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lens that has a reach of at least 400mm, 600mm is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod is optional, but is not required. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"A great gray owl on a snowy day\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8706\/7042\/files\/20240329-20240329-20240329-IMG_5499-Edit-Edit.jpg?v=1715553583\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDaily Itinerary (subject to change)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e7:00 am - \u003c\/span\u003epick up at accommodations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e7:30 - 8:00 am - \u003c\/span\u003earrive at first location\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e8:00 - 10:30 am - \u003c\/span\u003elook for owls at first location and travel to other locations if needed\u003cbr\u003e10:30 - 11:00 am - return to accommodations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2:00 pm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epick up at accommodations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2:30 - 3:00 pm - \u003c\/span\u003earrive at first location\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e3:00 - 5:30 pm - \u003c\/span\u003elook for owls at first location and travel to other locations if needed\u003cbr\u003e5:30 - 6:00 pm - return to accommodations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003eCancellation and Refund Policies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e* $600 non-refundable deposit  per person is required at the time of booking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e* All cancellations must be received by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e* All cancellations are subject to fees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e* Balance due 90 days before the tour start date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e* Refund policies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e       - Up to 45 days before the tour amount paid less the non-refundable deposit\u003cbr\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e- Between 44 - 30 days before the tour $500 refund per person\u003cbr\u003e      - Between  29 - 14 days before the tour $250 refund per person\u003cbr\u003e      - 13 days before the tour no refund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e * If Donna Feledichuk Photography has to cancel a tour due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. extreme weather, natural disasters, health, unforeseen technical issues) the full amount of the tour will be refunded.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e* I will be actively looking for great gray owls in the area in the days leading up to the trip. If no owls are located at least 72 hours before the start of the trip, I will notify the participants and provide a full refund of the tour costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e*Any expenses incurred by participants in relation to the canceled trip (i.e. travel, hotel, etc) will remain the responsibility of the participants. As such, I strongly recommend participants purchase travel insurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e for their trip that includes coverage for COVID-related cancellations and trip interruptions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"theme-text-color-0-0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParticipant Agreements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor all tours, each participant will be required to sign a Release of Liability and an Assumption of Risk Waiver before the start of the tour. You will be required to sign a non-disclosure of location agreement in relation to the owls for their protection, and you may be asked to sign a photo release form (optional) to allow images taken of the tour to be used in future tour marketing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: While we will make every attempt to find the great gray owls during the tour there is NO guarantee that we will. Inability to find owls does not warrant a refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8706\/7042\/files\/20240405-20240405-20240405-IMG_9362-Edit-Edit.jpg?v=1715553509\" alt=\"Great Gray Owl Photography Tour - Donna Feledichuk Wildlife Photography\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donna Feledichuk Wildlife Photography","offers":[{"title":"February 26 \u0026 27 2027","offer_id":47348058882210,"sku":null,"price":433.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February 28 \u0026 March 1 2027","offer_id":47348058914978,"sku":null,"price":433.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"March 13 \u0026 14 2027","offer_id":47348058947746,"sku":null,"price":433.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/8706\/7042\/files\/20260102-IMG_9013-Edit-Edit.jpg?v=1767495240","url":"https:\/\/donnafeledichukphotography.com\/en-us\/products\/great-gray-owl-tour","provider":"Donna Feledichuk Wildlife Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}