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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Where to Photograph
Eagles & Raptors
Eagles & raptors are among the most thrilling subjects in wildlife photography - powerful, fast, & fiercely beautiful. From sea eagles plucking fish from frozen lakes to peregrine falcons stooping at breathtaking speed, these birds of prey demand sharp reflexes & reward patience with extraordinary images.
Our raptor photography holidays take you to the best locations worldwide for close encounters with eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, & vultures. Whether you are drawn to the white-tailed eagles of Japan, the martial eagles of Kenya, or the Eurasian eagle-owls of Spain, each trip is designed around reliable sightings & expert guidance to help you capture frame-filling portraits & dramatic flight shots.
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Where these holidays take place
Recommended Holidays
Eagles & Raptors Photography Holidays
If you’re looking to photograph eagles & raptors 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 variety of raptor species can be photographed in outstanding conditions.
Explore our recommended trips below to discover which destinations, species & photographic experiences best match your interests.
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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Poland
Wildlife of Białowieża Forest
Join us in Poland for a wildlife photography holiday, during January 2027, focused on Wolves, Bison & winter mammals in snow-dusted forest.
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Sweden
Northern Sweden’s Eagles In Winter
Explore the itinerary for a photography holiday in Sweden, during March 2027, focused on photographing Golden & White-tailed eagles in snow from fixed hides.
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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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Hungary
Eagles of the Hortobágy
Capture images with us whilst on a wildlife photography holiday in Hungary, during January 2027, focused on Eagle photography with winter behaviour focus.
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Japanese Wildlife in Winter
Join Pui Hang & Ian for our Japanese Wildlife in Winter photography tour in Japan, to capture images of all of the iconic winter...
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Hungary
Hungarian Winter Wildlife
Embark on a unique 7-night winter wildlife photography holiday in Hungary! Stay on Bence Máté's farm, where expertly designed lighting setups allow for breathtaking...
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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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the United States
Breathtaking Bubble-Netting Whales
Nothing happens quickly with bubble-net feeding. Whales circle below, birds gather above, & the surface stays calm - until it doesn't. This photography holiday...
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Finland
Brown Bears of Finland
Capture images with us on a photography holiday to Finland's most easterly border, during July 2027, focused on Brown bears photographed from forest hides.
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the United States
Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska
In winter, Alaska's coastline stops being empty & starts being busy. Bald eagles gather in strength, filling the air with movement & sound, at...
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Species
Eagles & raptors are among the most dramatic subjects in wildlife photography. From the white-tailed eagle & the golden eagle to the Steller’s sea eagle & smaller but equally compelling species like the pygmy owl, our raptor photography holidays provide opportunities to photograph these powerful birds of prey in some of the world’s most spectacular settings.
Browse the species below to learn more about each raptor, discover where it can be photographed & explore the NaturesLens tours that offer the best opportunities to capture it in the wild.
Countries
The finest eagle & raptor photography destinations are found across Europe, Asia & Africa, from the frozen lakes of Japan & the Norwegian coastline to the mountains of Spain & the plains of East Africa. Our raptor photography holidays visit locations renowned for reliable encounters & exceptional photographic conditions.
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
Eagle & raptor photography offers some of the most exhilarating creative opportunities in wildlife photography, from powerful flight shots & hunting strikes to detailed portraits that reveal the intensity & beauty of these birds of prey. Whether you’re interested in action photography, dramatic environmental images or intimate behavioural studies, the opportunities below highlight some of the most rewarding experiences available on our raptor photography holidays.
- In Spain, you can photograph golden eagles soaring over the Extremaduran dehesa with wings fully spread
- In Kenya, you can photograph Verreaux's eagle-owls perched in fever trees during nocturnal sessions
- In India, you can photograph Indian peafowl displaying their full tail fans in dappled forest light
- In Costa Rica, you can photograph king vultures soaring overhead with their striking orange & white plumage
- In Greece, you can photograph white-tailed eagles swooping to snatch fish from the lake surface
- In the United States, you can photograph ospreys plunging feet-first into Florida waters to catch fish
- In Poland, you can capture images of white-tailed eagles soaring over the primeval canopy with wings spread
- In Sweden, you can photograph golden eagles soaring over snow-covered Swedish forests in low Arctic light
- In Hungary, you can photograph white-tailed eagles descending with talons outstretched over the Hortobágy steppe
- Capture images of Steller's sea eagles fighting over fish on the frozen pack ice
Ready to plan your photography?
Ready to photograph eagles & raptors in the wild? Browse our recommended raptor photography holidays below & secure your place on a small-group trip led by experienced wildlife photography guides. With just a handful of places on each departure, these specialist holidays fill quickly.