Get up close and personal with a Red-tailed Black cockatoo, Kookaburras, Magpie, Bush-stone Curlew, Tawny Frogmouth, Emus. All in the name of supporting wildlife conservation.
You will be given exclusive behind the scenes access at the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary which is not open to the public, where you will see first-hand their dedication to wildlife conservation.
In natural outdoor settings, you will photograph the Sanctuary’s most endearing ambassadors like Madge the Magpie, Casper the leucistic Kookaburra & Marlin the Red-tailed Black cockatoo (plus more), whilst hearing about their unique background stories.
You will be guided on how to photograph moving subjects in changeable natural lighting conditions and learn how to make artistic depth of field & composition choices.
You will also have the opportunity to photograph wild birds within the grounds.
All class bookings financially support the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in their mission to be a world class native wildlife rehabilitation & training facility as well as being a forever home for unreleasable wildlife and surrendered native pets.
Confirmed species for this class:
Red-tailed Black cockatoo
Bush-stone curlew
Emu
Kookaburras
Magpie
Tawny Frogmouth
Plus the incidental wild bird visitor!
This exclusive experience & carefully planned class is limited to 8 participants.
Class duration is 3 hours at the Sanctuary (10-1pm), which includes an additional post class image review & follow up workshop notes which summarise what was covered.
On booking this class you understand & accept the terms and conditions & the Health & safety.
Three weeks prior to the class we will email you a photography questionnaire to find out what level your photography is at & what equipment you intend to bring. A week prior we will email through a detailed lesson plan & location details of this private property.
Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Photography Experience, 25th September, 2026
The Hills Sanctuary, Dural
Parking available onsite.
Full location details will be sent once you are booked into the experience.

