Colombia
Ultimate Birds of Colombia
View the itinerary for a Colombia wildlife photography holiday scheduled for September 2027, focused on colourful birds, endemics & exceptional variety.
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Where to Photograph
Birds
From the pelicans drifting across the still waters of Lake Kerkini to the ospreys hunting above Florida's coastal lagoons, our bird photography holidays place you in front of species that reward patience, timing & an understanding of light. Each trip is structured around repeated access to key subjects - we return to the same locations at the best times of day so you can refine your compositions rather than simply tick off a species list.
Whether you're drawn to raptors in flight, wading birds at dawn or woodland species in dappled forest light, the holidays listed here have been selected because they consistently deliver strong bird photography opportunities across a range of habitats & continents.
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Where these holidays take place
Recommended Holidays
Birds Photography Holidays
If you’re looking to photograph birds in the wild, the holidays below offer some of the finest opportunities available. Carefully designed for photographers, these small-group tours visit proven locations where a wide variety of bird species can be photographed in excellent conditions.
Explore our recommended trips below to discover which destinations, species & photographic experiences best match your interests.
Peru
Peru’s Ultimate Hummingbirds
Travel to Peru with us for a wildlife photography holiday, during January 2028, focused on hummingbirds photographed with both natural & controlled setups.
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Brazil
Birds of Brazil
Capture images with us in Brazil during a wildlife photography holiday, scheduled for July 2027, focused on bird photography across varied Brazilian habitats.
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Iceland
Puffins of Iceland
Travel to Iceland with us for a wildlife photography holiday on Iceland's Grímsey Island, during June 2027, focused on Atlantic Puffins during the arctic...
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Costa Rica
Ultimate Costa Rican Wildlife
Travel to Costa Rica with us for a wildlife photography tour, which boasts an itinerary that allows extended time photographing Costa Rica's rainforest icons.
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the United States
Florida Ospreys
Osprey photography in Florida is not about waiting - it is anticipation. Birds hover, commit, miss, return, & try again, often from the same...
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Costa Rica
Wildlife Icons of Costa Rica
Explore the itinerary for an amazing wildlife photography holiday in Costa Rica, April 2028, focused on some Costa Rica's signature species across key habitats.
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Costa Rica
Essential Costa Rican Wildlife
Join us in Costa Rica for a wildlife photography holiday in Costa Rica, during November 2027, focused on core Costa Rica species across key...
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Spain
Birdlife of Northern Spain
Capture images with us during a wildlife photography holiday in Northern Spain, scheduled for May-June 2027, focused on mountain, plains & woodland birds.
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Norway
Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger
Join us in Norway for a winter wildlife photography holiday on the coastline of Arctic Varanger, during April 2027, focused on winter wildlife photography...
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Spain
Birds of Extremadura
Travel to Extremadura during April 2027 for a small-group wildlife photography holiday led by Ian, with opportunities to photograph Eagles, Kestrels, Kites plus many...
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Hungary
Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary
Join us for a wildlife photography holiday in Hungary, during June 2027, focused on using Bence Máté's purpose-built network of wildlife photography hides for...
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Species
Birds offer an extraordinary diversity of photographic subjects, from tiny kingfishers & bee-eaters to magnificent eagles & owls. Our bird photography holidays provide opportunities to photograph a remarkable range of species across multiple continents, each offering its own unique challenges & rewards for the wildlife photographer.
Browse the species below to learn more about each bird, discover where it can be photographed & explore the NaturesLens tours that offer the best opportunities to capture it in the wild.
Countries
The world’s finest bird photography destinations span every continent, from the wetlands & forests of Europe to the tropical jungles of Central & South America & the vast wilderness areas of Africa & Asia. Our bird photography holidays visit some of the most productive birding locations on Earth, carefully chosen for species diversity & photographic quality.
Explore each destination below to discover the species you can photograph, the habitats they inhabit & the wildlife photography holidays available in each country.
Photography Opportunities
Bird photography offers a vast range of creative opportunities, from birds in flight & dramatic hunting behaviour to detailed portraits revealing intricate plumage & vivid colours. Whether you’re interested in action photography, environmental portraits or intimate behavioural studies, the opportunities below highlight some of the most rewarding experiences available on our bird photography holidays.
- In Iceland, you can photograph Atlantic puffins standing on clifftop turf with beakfuls of sand eels
- In Costa Rica, you can photograph resplendent quetzals feeding on aguacatillo fruits in San Gerardo's misty cloud forest
- In Spain, you can photograph golden eagles soaring over the gorges & mountains of northern Spain
- In Greece, you can photograph Dalmatian pelicans gliding low over Lake Kerkini in soft winter light
- In Kenya, you can photograph lilac-breasted rollers perched on sunlit branches with wings spread
- In India, you can photograph greater adjutant storks standing sentinel in the marshes
- In Colombia, you can photograph Andean cock-of-the-rock males displaying at their lek in the cloud forest at dawn
- In Peru, you can photograph marvelous spatuletails displaying their extraordinary racket-tipped outer tail feathers
- In Brazil, you can photograph red-breasted toucans perched on Atlantic Forest branches in warm morning light
- In the United States, you can photograph ospreys plunging feet-first into Florida waters to catch fish
Ready to plan your photography?
If any of these bird photography holidays appeal to you, or you'd like to discuss which trip best suits your experience level & the species you most want to photograph, get in touch with the NaturesLens team. We're happy to talk through the options & help you choose the right departure.