Whooper Swan Photography
The Whooper Swan makes a striking subject for winter photography, its pure white plumage & yellow-&-black bill offering wonderful contrast against wintry backdrops, & NaturesLens builds opportunities to photograph this species into holidays that also focus on other charismatic wildlife. Travelling with a small group & experienced tour leaders means you can concentrate on composition & timing rather than logistics, working the swans into wider scenes alongside the other species these trips are known for.
Where NaturesLens Photographs the Whooper Swan
NaturesLens runs its Whooper Swan photography holidays in Greece & Japan. In Greece, the swans are encountered around Lake Kerkini & Akritochori as part of the Dalmatian Pelicans of Lake Kerkini & Pelicans of Lake Kerkini holidays, while in Japan they feature on the Amazing Japanese Wildlife in Winter itinerary, which takes in locations such as Hokkaido, Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Lake Yamanaka, Fuji Five Lakes, Nemuro, Notsuke Peninsula, Rausu, Nakashibetsu, Tsurui, Yudanaka & Jigokudani Monkey Park. These trips are typically scheduled for January & February, placing photographers in the field during the heart of winter.
Akritochori
NaturesLens visits Akritochori on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Greece, with time here planned around Common Crane, Dalmatian Pelican, Great White Pelican, Pink-backed Pelican & Pygmy Cormorant rather than general…
Lake Kerkini
NaturesLens visits Lake Kerkini on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Greece, with time here planned around Common Crane, Dalmatian Pelican, Great White Pelican, Pink-backed Pelican & Pygmy Cormorant rather than…
Fuji Five Lakes
NaturesLens visits Fuji Five Lakes on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo…
Hokkaido
NaturesLens visits Hokkaido on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika Deer…
Jigokudani Monkey Park
NaturesLens visits Jigokudani Monkey Park on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo…
Kushiro
NaturesLens visits Kushiro on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika Deer…
Lake Kussharo
NaturesLens visits Lake Kussharo on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika…
Lake Yamanaka
NaturesLens visits Lake Yamanaka on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika…
Nakashibetsu
NaturesLens visits Nakashibetsu on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika Deer…
Nemuro
NaturesLens visits Nemuro on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika Deer…
Notsuke Peninsula
NaturesLens visits Notsuke Peninsula on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika…
Rausu
NaturesLens visits Rausu on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika Deer…
Tsurui
NaturesLens visits Tsurui on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika Deer…
Yudanaka
NaturesLens visits Yudanaka on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel & Ezo Sika Deer…
NaturesLens Whooper Swan Photography Holidays
NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in January & February.
NaturesLens Guides Who Photograph This Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I photograph the Whooper Swan in Greece?
NaturesLens runs dedicated Whooper Swan photography holidays to Greece, typically departing in January & February.
Where can I photograph the Whooper Swan in Japan?
Japan is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Whooper Swan, usually in January & February.
What specific locations does NaturesLens use to photograph the Whooper Swan?
NaturesLens photographs the Whooper Swan at Akritochori, Lake Kerkini, Fuji Five Lakes, Hokkaido, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Lake Yamanaka, Nakashibetsu, Nemuro, Notsuke Peninsula, Rausu, Tsurui & Yudanaka.