With your Grebe expert and Lake Hodges & San Diego guide: Krisztina Scheeff.

Lake Hodges and San Diego County in sunny California is one of the most diversified location for wildlife spotting, including hundereds of birds (resident or migratory), mammals, gorgeous landscape and of course plants. San Diego is a nature photographer's perfect playground. During the year there are different locations on Lake Hodges to take photos from and different subjects, and I can help you achieve your goals especially if you are short on time. You can be a professional photographer or just someone who enjoys nature, you will depart with plenty photos from different areas of the County after our tour. 

Previous Tour Testimonials - please check my Testimonials page.

SAN DIEGO FALL/WINTER GROUP WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER

Intro to Wildlife & Nature Photography $20 - September 21 - more info & sign up

Intro to Wildlife & Nature Photography $20 - September 22 - more info & sign up

OCTOBER

Birding with a camera  $20 - October 3, Thursday- more info & sign up

Birding with a camera $20 - October 12, Saturday- more info & sign up

Beginner & Intermediate Photography Workshop $225/ 4 hours/ limit 4 participants

October 26, Saturday- more info & sign up

NOVEMBER

Lake Hodges Grebe Workshop $50 - November 11, Monday- more info & sign up

Lake Hodges Grebe Workshop $50 - November 16, Saturday- more info & sign up

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - GREBES & MORE

January 28 - February 1, 2025

5 days/ 4 nights

Cost: $2850

Spouse / Non Photographer  Rate: $700

Deposit: $450

Group Size: max 3 participants

This is the ultimate Southern California Nature Photography tour. Join award winning professional photographer and the "Grebe Whisperer" Krisztina around San Diego Area to photograph the rushing Grebes & other wildlife, and stunning landscapes. This Workshop is timed for Grebes courtship season.

Included: accomodation, transport during the workshop, welcome dinner, 7 sessions in the field, image review, image processing, and a GREAT time!

Photographing the Rushing Grebes with the "Grebe Whisperer"

Private Tours

Previous Tour Testimonials - please check my Testimonials page.

So you would like to photograph the rushing Grebes on the Lake? Come and head out on the lake with me as your guide in a comfortable, low to the water boat. Using a silent motor I will be able to get you closer to the wildlife without disturbing their natural behavior (ethical wildlife photography is always my number one priority). We can also do this from the shore if boats are not your thing :-). Available all year around, best time to see the Grebes is during rushing season which is September through March.

Many of my clients have called me "the Grebe Whisperer", THE Guide - and yes, I can tell when and where they will be rushing. Contact me please to book a one-on-one guided tour (boat or shore, any time of the year). I can get you in the right spot at the right time to get the perfect shot. Please enjoy some photos of the Grebes here:

Grebes are fascinating birds. Their unique matting behavior called "rushing" is one of the most photographed animal behaviors and San Diego in sunny California is home to over 600 Grebes. Rushing is when Grebes "walk on water" to find a mate, and it only lasts 5-7 seconds. Knowing what to listen for and what to look for before rushing happens is the key to that perfect shot!

Deposits & Cancellation Policy for all workshops and tours:

• Deposit is required at the time of enrollment with full payment due on date specified for each workshop or tour. Deposit amounts noted on each workshop - tour detail page or invoice.

• Deposit and tour/workshop fees are non-refundable.

• If you cancel and the photo workshop or private outing is full and someone from the waiting list can take your spot, your tuition is fully refundable minus a 15% cancellation fee.

• We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.

• No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after the photo workshop begins.

• We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Visit www.insuremytrip.com for insurance quotes.