Sword-billed Hummingbird Photography
The Sword-billed Hummingbird is one of the most extraordinary photographic subjects in the Americas, its impossibly long bill making for images unlike anything else in a bird photographer's portfolio. NaturesLens has designed dedicated hummingbird itineraries with this species firmly in mind, giving photographers a genuine chance to study & capture its distinctive feeding behaviour at close range. Patience & the right guidance make all the difference with a bird this specialised, & that's exactly what these holidays are built around.
Where NaturesLens Photographs the Sword-billed Hummingbird
NaturesLens runs Sword-billed Hummingbird photography holidays in both Colombia & Peru, with the Ultimate Birds of Colombia trip taking in locations such as Calima, the Cauca Valley, Manizales & Santiago de Cali. In Peru, the Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds holiday visits the Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana & Tarapoto. These holidays are typically scheduled for January & September, giving photographers two windows each year to travel with NaturesLens in search of this remarkable species.
Calima
NaturesLens visits Calima on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest & Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general sightseeing.…
Cauca Valley
NaturesLens visits Cauca Valley on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest & Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general…
Manizales
NaturesLens visits Manizales on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest & Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general sightseeing.…
Santiago de Cali
NaturesLens visits Santiago de Cali on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest & Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than…
Abra Patricia Reserve
NaturesLens visits Abra Patricia Reserve on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager & Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than…
Huembo Reserve
NaturesLens visits Huembo Reserve on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager & Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general…
Moyobamba
NaturesLens visits Moyobamba on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager & Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
Pucusana
NaturesLens visits Pucusana on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager & Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
Tarapoto
NaturesLens visits Tarapoto on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager & Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
NaturesLens Sword-billed Hummingbird Photography Holidays
NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in January & September.
NaturesLens Guides Who Photograph This Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I photograph the Sword-billed Hummingbird in Colombia?
NaturesLens runs dedicated Sword-billed Hummingbird photography holidays to Colombia, typically departing in January & September.
Where can I photograph the Sword-billed Hummingbird in Peru?
Peru is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Sword-billed Hummingbird, usually in January & September.
What specific locations does NaturesLens use to photograph the Sword-billed Hummingbird?
NaturesLens photographs the Sword-billed Hummingbird at Calima, Cauca Valley, Manizales, Santiago de Cali, Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana & Tarapoto.