McAllen To Host Nature Photography Summit March 9-12

Why is the North American Nature Photography Association taking the Nature Photography Summit to McAllen, Texas? Because it is a birding and wildlife hot spot that every nature photographer should visit.

Nicknamed the City of Palms, McAllen enjoys a subtropical climate and is in the heart of the valley. Four distinct climate zones (temperate, desert, coastal and subtropical) come together here. The result is unusually high biological diversity. As those photographers who have entered the Valley Land Fund competition can attest, this area is filled with wildlife. It’s known as a world-class birding and butterfly destination, but it’s also home to nearly 140 species of reptiles, the most in the United States in a single area, and nearly 160 species of mammals. The diverse habitat also offers unusual landscapes and plants.

South Texas is the home of the Private Lands Nature Photo Tourism Industry. Several private ranches are set up especially for photography - offering privacy, security and professionally designed settings for those perfect opportunities. Texas is the second most biodiverse state and yet is 95% privately owned. The shots you want are often behind the ranch gate. Visit these ranches and experience first hand what private lands photography has to offer.

For more information, visit the North American Nature Photgraphy Association Website.