Windows on Wildlife - Combination Day
Tutor: Jack Lodge
Host: Windows on Wildlife
Dean has VERY kindly given us exclusive rights to run a very special combination workshop that includes his reflection pond AND harvest mice.
This will again be limited to just three clients so that we have both hides to ourselves for a 6 hour workshop including 4 hours at the reflection pond, and 2 hours with the harvest mice - with the option to book some extra time for processing at the end if you wish (please enquire at booking).
Timetable for the day:
08:00 - 10:00 = Reflection Pond (Birds)
10:00 - 12:00 = Harvest Mice
12:00 - 14:00 = Reflection Pond (Birds)
Meeting Address: Barley Mow Inn, Long Ln, Wimborne BH21 7AH
*Limited to only 3 spaces per session (feel free to book with family and/or friends)
Terms and Conditions
Tutor: Jack Lodge
Host: Windows on Wildlife
Dean has VERY kindly given us exclusive rights to run a very special combination workshop that includes his reflection pond AND harvest mice.
This will again be limited to just three clients so that we have both hides to ourselves for a 6 hour workshop including 4 hours at the reflection pond, and 2 hours with the harvest mice - with the option to book some extra time for processing at the end if you wish (please enquire at booking).
Timetable for the day:
08:00 - 10:00 = Reflection Pond (Birds)
10:00 - 12:00 = Harvest Mice
12:00 - 14:00 = Reflection Pond (Birds)
Meeting Address: Barley Mow Inn, Long Ln, Wimborne BH21 7AH
*Limited to only 3 spaces per session (feel free to book with family and/or friends)
Terms and Conditions
Tutor: Jack Lodge
Host: Windows on Wildlife
Dean has VERY kindly given us exclusive rights to run a very special combination workshop that includes his reflection pond AND harvest mice.
This will again be limited to just three clients so that we have both hides to ourselves for a 6 hour workshop including 4 hours at the reflection pond, and 2 hours with the harvest mice - with the option to book some extra time for processing at the end if you wish (please enquire at booking).
Timetable for the day:
08:00 - 10:00 = Reflection Pond (Birds)
10:00 - 12:00 = Harvest Mice
12:00 - 14:00 = Reflection Pond (Birds)
Meeting Address: Barley Mow Inn, Long Ln, Wimborne BH21 7AH
*Limited to only 3 spaces per session (feel free to book with family and/or friends)
Terms and Conditions
Woodland Reflection Pool and Harvest Mice Hide Workshop (Max 3 Participants)
I visit Dean’s incredible hides several times a year, and always leave feeling incredible inspired and relaxed by spending such quality time close-up with the wildlife. As of 2023, I am super excited to be invited to run dedicated workshops at the hide, with myself and three clients having the hide to ourselves for a half-day morning session, starting at 8am and finishing at 12pm with the option to book some extra time for processing in the afternoon (please enquire at booking).
This group workshop will be limited to just 3 people, ensuring you get my full attention throughout, with Dean on-site during the duration of the workshop to offer tips and advice via a walkie talkie. When adding the workshop to your basket, please let me know of any individual requirements and what you’d personally like to achieve from the session.
Situated on completely private land in rural Dorset and surrounded by ancient woodland; therefore eliminating the risk of interruption from ramblers or uninvited passers by, and giving you the perfect opportunity not to miss that “One that got away" image!
The hide itself is just a short 2 minute walk after parking your vehicle. On wet and wintry days the field which is flat can be quite muddy, so appropriate footwear and warm clothing is highly recommended for your comfort. The towns of Wimborne Minster and Ferndown are very close by, both within 3 miles of the site.
Price
£295 (Inc VAT)
Location
Wimborne, Dorset
Fitness Level
Easy
Visiting avian species
Blue tit, great tit, coal tit, long tailed tit, marsh tit, goldfinch, bullfinch, greenfinch, nuthatch, yellowhammer, jay, starling, robin, dunnock, crow, pheasant, sparrowhawk, magpie, great spotted woodpecker, green woodpecker, song thrush, wren, chaffinch, blackbird, chiffchaff, house sparrow, mistle thrush, redwing, fieldfare, redpoll, blackcap, siskin, treecreeper, pheasant, stock dove, wood pigeon, jackdaw and collared doves.
Please note: Not all species are guaranteed to visit on the day of your booking, wildlife is wildlife and it will do as it wishes! Some species are also seasonal and will only visit during certain months of the year..
Included
6 hours of tuition with Jack Lodge (Dean on site with walkie talkie)
Use of gimbal head and plates
Useful apps and planning tools for planning your outings
Toilet facilities
Stove - Tea and coffee making facilities
Heater (during winter)
Seating - Adjustable height office chairs
Excluded
Insurance (health, accident, and equipment)
Accommodation (recommendations can be given on request if travelling)
Transport to and from a meeting point prior to and after workshop
Food and snacks
Suitable clothing, waterproofs, walking shoes and tripods
Required
Camera gear
The Woodland Pool hide is suitable for lenses from 200mm and up to 500mm (We recommend with 200mm lenses that a crop factor body is used & 500mm lenses a full frame body is better suited)
Memory cards and spare batteries (2-3 recommended)
Dean Mason
Dean, the owner of Windows on Wildlife photography hides and workshops is a renowned wildlife photographer and has spent many years wandering around the countryside and devoted most of his time in capturing images that many of you may have seen or know.
His time, effort and dedication has produced some award-winning images that have been published both in the national press and magazines worldwide.
He has graced wildlife magazines with many images that he has captured over the years and his quirky, comical images are always a hit with the readers.
Jack Lodge
Jack Lodge is a professional landscape, nature and wildlife photographer from Wimborne, Dorset in the South West of England, UK.
Through his photography, Jack strives to capture the change of each season, documenting the ever changing landscapes as the light and weather change - capturing the beauty surrounding us.
His teaching style is very open, encouraging and has a focus on sharing positivity through photography.
Filters
I am a firm believer in only using the best equipment, so I am proud to be an Ambassador for NiSi UK and solely use their JetMag Pro magnetic filters. I’m also proud to have my own bespoke kit that includes all 7 filters I use out in the field, and have demo sets available for you to use. You can also save 15% when buying my custom bundle - just email me for the discount code.
Equipment Hire
If anyone attending one of my workshops would like to hire a camera body or lens to try, you can save yourself 10% thanks to the amazing team at Lenses for Hire - I’ve used them personally for years now, and believe they are the best in the business. They deliver direct to your door, fully insured, and no heavy deposits required - just email me for the discount code.
Paper and Printers
What more can I say about Fotospeed, they’ve supported me since the very start of my photography journey and have the most passionate and knowledgable team when it comes to printing and paper choice. I’m really proud to be an official Ambassador for Fotospeed, and they’ve given my clients an exclusive 20% saving on all paper - just email me for the discount code.