Photography Workshops Munich

## Bird Photography at Nymphenburg Palace Park

Friday, 8 May · 5:00 PM – approx. 8:00 PM
Meeting Point: Badenburg, Nymphenburg Palace Park, Munich
Duration: ~3 hours

Join us for a special evening photo walk focused on bird and wildlife photography in one of Munich’s most beautiful park settings.
Nymphenburg Palace Park is home to about 135 bird species, offering wonderful opportunities for nature photographers.

Our main focus will be the lakeside area around Badenburger See, where we hope to photograph Grey Herons, swans, geese, ducks, coots, and other birds in the soft evening light.

This walk is best suited to photographers with some camera experience and suitable equipment. It is not recommended for complete beginners or mobile phone photographers.

## Special Highlight – Grey Herons Nesting

Grey Herons are currently nesting in the trees on one of the islands, making this a fantastic seasonal opportunity to observe and photograph them.

Please note that the nesting area is at a distance. For those hoping to photograph the herons in detail, a telephoto lens is strongly recommended:
300mm minimum
600mm preferred for close-ups

• 1.4x teleconverter recommended for tighter framing
• 2x teleconverter optional for close-up shots of individual nesting pairs
• Best results with fast autofocus lenses and image stabilisation

For swans, ducks, geese and other birds closer to shore, shorter telephoto lenses such as 70–200mm can also work very well.

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## Walk Route & Photography Opportunities

Our focus will be the Badenburger See area, where many birds can be found in and around the lake.
The walk around the lake is approximately 1 km and offers opportunities to photograph not only larger birds, but also smaller species along the paths and trees.

Grey Herons are nesting in the trees on the southeast corner of the largest island.
Distance to the nesting area is approximately 100 metres from the west shore.
Distance to the nesting area is approximately 200 metres from Badenburg, which provides the best overall view of the nesting area.
Swans, geese, ducks and coots can often be photographed on or near the two smaller islands, with good viewing points from the south shores.
Tawny Owls have also been reported in the Badenburg area, although sightings are never guaranteed.

You’re welcome to photograph at your own pace, ask questions, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy the experience.

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## Important Notes

Please stay on official gravel paths and respect park regulations.
Be considerate of wildlife and nesting birds.
Tripods may require a permit, so handheld shooting or monopods are recommended.

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Join us for a peaceful and inspiring evening in nature — and a chance to capture some of Munich’s most elegant birdlife through your lens. If there is interest, we can also stay afterwards for a beer and some socialising.