Learn Wildlife Photography and Go Birding with a Conservation Leader - PLUS Metal Owlet Fine Art Print
Experience the scenic Carpinteria Bluffs in a birding and photography adventure like no other led by conservation leader Lynn Scarlett and wildlife photographer Susie Clothier. Lynn, an avid birder and respected environmental leader, will offer insights on avian and wildlife conservation, sharing her decades of experience in shaping national and global conservation policy. Her deep knowledge of habitat, ecology, and the interconnectedness of people and nature will enrich every moment of the walk. 

Alongside her, Susie, an accomplished wildlife photographer and avid birder, will provide a hands-on photography lesson, sharing practical tips for spotting wildlife, understanding animal behavior, and capturing compelling images in natural settings. Learn how to approach subjects ethically, work with light and composition, and create photographs that reflect the beauty and integrity of the wild. Together, they’ll guide an inspiring experience that blends art, science, and a shared passion for protecting the natural world.

What’s Included:
• Two-hour wildlife photography and birding experience at the Carpinteria Bluffs
 • Personalized instruction and guidance from professional wildlife photographer Susie Clothier
 • Birding insights and conversation with Lynn Scarlett, conservation leader and avid birder
 • Techniques for spotting, approaching, and photographing wildlife ethically
 • A fine art print on metal by Susie Clothier (12" x 16"), featuring two Great Horned Owl fledglings, called Feeling Owlets in the Morning Sun

About Susie and Lynn:

Lynn Scarlett retired in December 2021 from The Nature Conservancy, where she served as Global Chief External Affairs Officer. Prior to her role at the Conservancy, Lynn served at the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2001-2009, including as the Deputy Secretary. She served as Acting Secretary of the Interior in 2006. Lynn also chaired the Science Advisory Board of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from 2014-2019. She chairs the National Wildlife Refuge Association board and serves on the administrative board of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.  She also serves on board of the Santa Barbara Foundation, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and other organizations. Lynn has authored many publications on collaborative conservation, network, climate adaptation, science and decision making, and related topics. She is an avid birder.

Susie Clothier is a freelance photographer specializing in capturing dogs, horses, wildlife, and candid portraits. After a successful career in sales creating experiences for clients through music and digital signage, Susie followed her growing passion for photography, investing in her craft through workshops and years of daily shooting. Her work reflects a deep respect and love for wildlife, especially birds, and her philosophy is simple: she shoots with her eyes and her heart. Susie also gives back to her local community as a volunteer wildlife transporter for both Ojai Raptor Center and Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, helping wildlife wherever she’s called.

Explore her work at susieclothierphoto.com

Scheduling:
To coordinate, please contact Riki Saint John at Riki@ojairaptorcenter.org.