On Saturday, March 21st at 1:00pm, the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will host a one-hour wildlife photography presentation at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Visitor Center.
Local photographer, Bruce Flaig, will lead this presentation. Bruce is a Minnesota native, who has degrees in chemistry, physics, and meteorology. He’s lived in seven states and two foreign countries and has taken photos in several more. For over 20 years, he’s professionally pursued his passion for photographing nature in all its forms. His current collection has nearly 200,000 images. He’s been published in such magazines as Birder’s World, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Wild Bird, Ranger Rick, and Outdoor Photographer.
Bruce’s happiest days are when he’s out trying to capture some small part of nature. Multiple cases of poison ivy, wasp stings, and stepping into unseen badger holes haven’t dampened his enthusiasm for the pursuit of the next great image. He’s photographed burrowing owls from a blind in 90+ degree temps, as well as snowy owls in open prairies when it’s – 25 degrees, as well as a bit of everything in between. Bruce has also been charged by a moose and has laid down in front of a rattlesnake – all while striving for that perfect shot.
This event will consist of an approximately 20-minute slide show of pictures from around this area. Bruce will then discuss some of the equipment he uses and wildlife photography in general, including how he gets some of his best shots.
No pre-registration is required for this free event. For more information on this event, contact Gregg Knutsen, Refuge Manager, at 218-686-4329 or gregg_knutsen@fws.gov.