Observing wildlife in its natural habitat can raise many questions. How can we capture an image without disturbing animals? How do we record useful information to learn more about birds? The A Rocha Peru team and the Kamaykuna Network explored these questions in two workshops combining theory and practice, one on wildlife photography and the other on mist netting, held on July 21 and 22.
The photography workshop was led by Jacobo Lasheras, a photographer, graphic designer and Visual Media Coordinator. In an initial online session, participants learned about photographic techniques and composition, as well as responsible equipment use. They also discussed ethics in nature photography and good practices for approaching wildlife carefully. After all, taking a good photograph is not just about finding the best angle; it also means respecting the living creatures we want to photograph.
The team then put this learning into practice during a field session in El Cañoncillo, Pacasmayo. There, participants observed nature from a new perspective and applied what they had learned in the theoretical session.
The second workshop focused on using mist nets and data sheets for bird monitoring. Dr. Luis Pollack Velásquez, a specialist in biodiversity and ornithology, shared his knowledge alongside the Urban Birds Programme at the National University of Trujillo. Participants learned how to set up nets correctly, follow good monitoring practices and complete data sheets to record their findings. This workshop also combined theory with a practical session in El Cañoncillo.
Both experiences allowed the team to learn together and approach biodiversity with greater care and responsibility. A Rocha Peru thanks Jacobo Lasheras, Dr. Luis Pollack Velásquez and the Urban Birds Programme at the National University of Trujillo for sharing their knowledge and supporting the team’s learning.
