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Birds of Nassau County’s South Shore

  • Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center 150 Bay Parkway Wantagh, NY, 11793 United States (map)

Free Event Admission / $8 Parking Fee

Adults & Teens | Guest Lecture

Featuring wildlife photographer Jay Koolpix, hear his story of finding joy in retirement through the hobby of bird photography.

Koolpix is a self-taught photographer, having dedicated many hours to studying the work of other photographers and practicing his own craft. His determination to capture fantastic bird activity pushed him to get outside into nature almost every day for the challenge.

"To capture the best photos, I must study, study, and study the bird and its activity". - Jay Koolpix

Learn more about our speaker below!

Our Speaker:

Jay Koolpix - Wildlife Photographer

Jay Koolpix worked a variety of jobs starting from the age of 11. After finally retiring nine years ago, Jay began concentrating on his hobby of bird photography. He realized that his newfound passion required him to upgrade his tools. After purchasing a long lens and a good camera as a present to himself, his hobby grew.

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