Some of the most beautiful, symbolic, and majestic animals that live in Tennessee can be found soaring the skies on the thermals and currents…our rich and healthy populations of raptors is unrivaled by most any other location in the geographical U.S.
From the tiniest kestrels and merlins, hunting grouse in a field, to the powerful and confident bald eagle, unmatched in its mastery of the avian kingdom…all can be found here in our beloved middle Tennessee.
Yet, most often, these animals make their abodes far from the prying of human eyes and snapping lenses in some of the more remote areas, and even then, the dense foliage often makes it difficult to get a great shot on foot.
In this event, to pursue those who take to the sky, we must take to the water. Healthy populations of bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and ospreys, the “fish eagles”, live around the Caney Fork river, but stay far from the frequented shoreline access points and launches. That is why we at Stone’s Throw Adventures offer an on-the-water photo safari of the rich and lush Caney Fork River in pursuit of these raptors.
Inspired by the many encounters during our angling trips, but preoccupied by the task at hand, we offer you the chance to climb aboard, with your camera and imagination in tow, to get shots of these animals in their natural environment, resting, nesting, fishing, and yes, even mating…a beautiful aerial dance with talons locked plummeting towards the ground only to take flight at the last possible moment.
Of course, eagles aren’t the only attraction here. Minke, otter, beaver, muskrats, and many other “critters” call the river home and make their presence known to those who know the nooks and crannies of the more remote sections, away from the crowds and freeways.
Your guide, Cory Allen, has fished these waters for years, and has become well acquainted not only with his fellow avian anglers, but with the history and details surrounding the river itself. Entertaining, informative, and enlightening, there will never be a dull moment on your journey down this pristine waterway.
Cory also has the experience and skill to get you as close as humanly possible to these creatures in a motor-powered outboard, providing ample opportunities for brilliant encounters and shots, without interfering with their daily existence, and spooking your subject away from focus
So if you have the experience and the equipment, and are looking for more unique photo safari, or just wanting a historic and informative tour of one of Tennessee’s most celebrated rivers and its inhabitants, feel free to contact us at stonesthrowadventures@gmail.com or by phone at 618-559-3494 to book your Birds of Prey Tour of the Caney Fork River.
4-6 Hour Photo Safari “Birds of Prey” Adventure: $250 for 1 or 2
-a non-refundable deposit of $75 is required upon booking, but upon cancellation can be applied to a subsequent booking for another date, or a trip with any other of our quality services. If conditions are not suitable to provide you with the best experience within 3 days of outing, you will be contacted about other options or a rebooking.
Things you will need to bring:
-desired camera equipment [we can accommodate expensive equipment safely, but you must sign a waiver stating that any damage that may be sustained during the tour is not the responsibility of Stone's Throw Adventures or the individual guide]
-appropriate seasonal attire
-any personal preferences to snacks and refreshments [alcohol is allowed, but Stone's Throw Adventures reserves the right to cancel services during tour if safety is compromised due to irresponsible behavior of the client]
-a hunger for adventure and that perfect shot in the great outdoors
Guide will provide:
-Expertise and know how in both enjoyment and safety of experience
-proper flotation devices
-basic snacks and drinks
-safe and comfortable watercraft from which to view subjects
Upon completion of your adventure, granting written permission, Stone’s Throw Adventures would love to create a page for your own personal use on the Stone’s Throw Adventures website to display your photographs of the day and subsequent photographs from future trips into the heart of the outdoors. Your work may inspire others to pursue their own adventures.
As always, we here at Stone’s Throw look forward to sharing and creating memories of a lifetime with you and your loved ones, and helping to forge generational interests and bonds through the glorious creation of the wild outdoors. Your own adventure is a stone’s throw away…