Gator farm....

[payn817]

I'm heading to the gator farm in Florida next month. The park has a photographers pass that allows people in early and to stay late. The main purpose of the trip is to photograph large wading/coastal birds. The birds are wild, but a large population show up every year to roost near the gator nests for protection. They have gotten comfortable enough over time to allow people within feet of them. Arthur Morris frequents here for the excellent opportunities.

Other than the obvious (bracket, shoot raw, expose for highlights) anyone have any advice? I will be taking a full bag of gadgets, 2 bodies, and lenses from 17mm - 400mm, and about 8 gigs of memory.

If there's anything else I haven't thought of or don't have, I would like to get it before going. Well, anything except a 600 f/4. Unless someone has one to donate


Btw - Yes, I have been studying Morris, Wolfe, and any photos I can find from the location (although I'll be far from them... at least this time).