Eagles of the Yuculta and Arran Rapids

Workshop Features

Up to 7 Hour Days

3.5 days

June 15th -18th, 2026

The Breakwater Lodge Sonora Island

LIMITED TO 6 Participants

easy with
minimal walking

Capture the wild!

A bald eagle swoops downward with its talons extended above water, droplets trailing behind, with rocky terrain and greenery blurred in the background.
A humpback whale breaches the surface of calm water, sending a spray of droplets into the air, with misty forested hills visible in the background.
A bald eagle soars through the sky with its wings fully outstretched against a backdrop of soft, cloudy blue sky.
Four orcas swim at the water’s surface near a forested shoreline, with one orca raising its head vertically out of the water while the others stay partially submerged.
A bald eagle flies with wings spread wide, clutching a crab in its talons above a rocky, blurred background.
A black bear stands on rocky ground covered in seaweed and barnacles, looking right. Blurred rocks fill the background. Experience moments like this with Private Wildlife Photo Tours.
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A group of sea lions lie closely together, some resting their heads on others. One sea lion faces forward with open eyes, while another appears to be smiling with closed eyes, nestled comfortably among the group.

Bald eagles, sea birds, Bears, & whales

required equipment

At Least One Camera Body

Telephoto Lens 100-650mm Range

Optional Second Camera Body & Wide Angle Lens

Photo Bag with Rain Cover

Warm Clothing (Dress in Layers)

Wind breaker or Light Rain Jacket

Includes

One Participant Per Room

Light Snacks & Drinks

Meals

Photo & Editing Instruction

Not included

Transportation to Campbell River and Accommodations While Visiting Campbell River

Parking Fees

Meals Before the Workshop

 

 

Join Stan Novotny on an adventure like no other as we cruise the Salish Sea in search of wildlife.

If you’ve dreamed of capturing bald eagles feasting, and you’re up for the challenge of fast-paced, dynamic photography, this workshop is for you.

Over three immersive days, we’ll witness eagles soaring, fishing, and interacting in their natural habitat.

From May through July, hake migrate through the narrow passages of the Discovery Islands. Along their route, powerful tidal currents force the fish rapidly toward the surface.

This sudden ascent causes their swim bladders to expand, leaving them floating and vulnerable.

Bald eagles know this event well.

They congregate in these areas, timing their presence with the tides, taking full advantage of the hake’s demise.

It’s a striking reminder of how powerful nature is, and how deeply tides influence wildlife behavior.

Eagles won’t be the only highlight.

Throughout the workshop, we’ll also be on the lookout for bears, marine mammals, and the raw, untamed beauty that coastal British Columbia has to offer.

This is wildlife photography at its most exciting, fast, unpredictable, and unforgettable.

 

Eagle Show Photography Workshop Itinerary

June 15–18, 2026

Day 1 – Monday, June 15

8:00 AM – Meet at Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River
8:30 AM – Depart Campbell River
Destination: Breakwater Lodge

9:30 AM – Arrive at Breakwater Lodge
• Room assignments
• Brief meet & greet

11:00 AM – Eagle Show Photography Tour
Lunch provided on tour

4:30 PM – Return to Breakwater Lodge

Evening
• Dinner provided on-site or at a remote restaurant
• Photo download & group discussion
• Editing tutorial

Day 2 – Tuesday, June 16

7:00 AM – Breakfast provided on-site

9:00 AM – Depart Breakwater Lodge in search of wildlife
Lunch provided on tour

1:30 PM – Eagle Show Photography Session

4:00 PM – Return to Breakwater Lodge

5:30 PM – Dinner

Evening
• Photo review & group discussion
• 6:30 PM – Free time

Day 3 – Wednesday, June 17

7:00 AM – Breakfast

Morning – Free time to explore Sonora Island

11:00 AM – Depart Breakwater Lodge
• Exploration & photography

2:00 PM – Eagle Show Photography Session

5:00 PM – Dinner at a remote restaurant

7:00 PM – Return to the lodge

Day 4 – Thursday, June 18

7:00 AM – Breakfast

8:30 AM – Depart Breakwater Lodge for Campbell River

9:30 AM – Arrive in Campbell River
• End of tour & farewells

All activities are subject to weather, sea, and tidal conditions. Schedules and locations may change to ensure safety and maximize photographic opportunities.

$4,395.00

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