Workshop · Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
South Texas Birds & Wildlife Workshop
Run by Wayne Williams Wildlife Photography · Up to 6 people · Apr
About
A three-day spring blind workshop at Laguna Seca Ranch, starting and ending in Edinburg, limited to six photographers. Days are spent in the ranch's songbird and raptor blinds during the spring migration window.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | In season |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 April
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:54 | Night |
| 06:54 | 07:13 | Blue hour |
| 07:13 | 07:40 | Golden hour |
| 07:40 | 08:43 | Soft |
| 08:43 | 10:35 | Medium |
| 10:35 | 16:30 | Harsh |
| 16:30 | 18:23 | Medium |
| 18:23 | 19:26 | Soft |
| 19:26 | 19:53 | Golden hour |
| 19:53 | 20:11 | Blue hour |
| 20:11 | 24:00 | Night |
3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 7.0 h | 0.2 h |
| Feb | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 5.0 h | 3.0 h |
| Mar | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.8 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.8 h | 5.9 h |
| May | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.4 h |
| Jun | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.6 h |
| Jul | 1.0 h | 2.2 h | 3.8 h | 6.5 h |
| Aug | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.7 h | 6.1 h |
| Sep | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.9 h | 5.3 h |
| Oct | 0.9 h | 2.2 h | 4.6 h | 3.7 h |
| Nov | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 6.6 h | 0.8 h |
| Dec | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 6.8 h | 0.0 h |
The workshop
- Where
- Laguna Seca Ranch, Edinburg, Texas
- Length
- Not stated
- Group size
- Up to 6 people
- Led by
- Wayne Williams
- Skill level
- Not stated
- Genre
- Birds
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Chicago time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 07:26– | 17:29– | 10h 40m10 h 40 min | 43° |
| Feb | 07:12– | 17:54– | 11h 17m11 h 17 min | 51° |
| Mar | 07:46– | 19:11– | 12h12 h | 62° |
| AprIn season | 07:13– | 19:26– | 12h 48m12 h 48 min | 74° |
| May | 06:50– | 19:40– | 13h 27m13 h 27 min | 83° |
| Jun | 06:44– | 19:53– | 13h 48m13 h 48 min | 87° |
| Jul | 06:53– | 19:55– | 13h 38m13 h 38 min | 85° |
| Aug | 07:09– | 19:37– | 13h 4m13 h 4 min | 77° |
| Sep | 07:22– | 19:06– | 12h 18m12 h 18 min | 66° |
| Oct | 07:36– | 18:33– | 11h 32m11 h 32 min | 55° |
| Nov | 06:56– | 17:09– | 10h 51m10 h 51 min | 45° |
| Dec | 07:17– | 17:08– | 10h 29m10 h 29 min | 40° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026