LIVE EVENTS

Discover the secrets to going viral on vertical social media platforms with Alison Kondler and others at the Outdoor Media Summit 2024. Delve into topics ranging from maximizing engagement rates to mastering editing techniques, navigating algorithms, and creating viral content that resonates with your audience.

There are 15 different species of ducks in CO and that doesn’t include the other water fowl that can be seen here. Join Alison Kondler of Birding By Ear to learn to ID ducks by sight and sound. We will visit wetland habitats, identifying various duck species by sight and sound, and might be fortunate enough to witness their whimsical pairing-up displays.

All skill levels, from beginners to seasoned birdwatchers, are welcome, and participants must be 14 years of age or older. Early sign-up is encouraged. You will receive detailed information the day before the field trip.

Please bring binoculars, a scope if you have one, warm layers, water, and snacks.

No shows will not be asked back to future events.

Have you noticed that platforms like Instagram and Facebook are quickly changing over to video content? Wildlife photographers are now becoming curious about shooting video on their DSLR or mirrorless cameras and many have never used the video features and have no idea where to start. Sound familiar? Join Alison Kondler, Master Birder and wildlife filmmaker on this unique video workshop in the field. 

What: On this trip, you will learn the proper camera settings to get smooth and focused videos of birds and other wildlife. 

Location: This field trip will take place in Lakewood, Colorado on an easy 2-mile walk. The exact map and location will be emailed to registered guests the evening prior to the trip. Beginner to expert birders welcome. 

What to bring: DSLR or mirrorless camera, extra batteries, telephoto lens 200mm or higher, and a sturdy tripod. Recommended accessories, but not required: Neutral density filter, external monitor, external microphone. 

Leader’s backstory: Alison is a wildlife photographer turned videographer. In 2015, she went back to school to study videography, animation, and editing and graduated in 2017. Now owner and operator of A Video Design LLC a Colorado-based video production company specializing in social media content. In 2020 she started creating social media educational video content all about birds on Instagram Reels and TikTok as her passion project @birding_by_ear and now has over 500K fellow bird watcher following her. 

Limited to 6 guests.

Did you know that four species of hummingbirds migrate through Colorado from mid-summer to fall? These species include the Broad-tailed, Black-chinned, Rufous, and Calliope. It is an amazing sight to see, though trying to identify one species from another can be a challenging endeavor, especially with females and juveniles.

In this workshop, we will look for specific field marks, bill shapes, head shapes, and behaviors while also listening intently to their many hums, trills, and call notes. This workshop will give you new ideas to help make identifying these fast flyers a little bit easier. This fun workshop is for bird enthusiasts of all levels, from new to expert. Lead by Alison Kondler of @birding_by_ear.

Location: Private residence in the mountains of Lyons, CO. The house offers incredible close-up views of hummingbirds with their many feeders in a beautiful wooded area. There will also be great opportunities to see and hear other mountain bird species. The exact location and more information will be emailed to registered participants on the day before the event.

Bring binoculars, a hat, sunglasses, water, a camera, and snacks.

Limited to 14 guests. Will you be one of them?

More information to come closer to the date.