01 May 2027 - 14 May 2027 (14 days)
EUR4,300 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,300 (USD4,879 * GBP3,730 * AUD7,047)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
29 Apr 2028 - 12 May 2028 (14 days)
EUR4,500 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,500 (USD5,105 * GBP3,904 * AUD7,375)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Dates have not been set for 2026 as yet.
Embark on a photographic odyssey through the diverse landscapes of Croatia, Slovenia and Austria! This tour begins on the starkly beautiful Pag Island, Croatia, searching for Rock Partridge against a lunar-like backdrop. Journey to the dramatic canyons of Paklenica National Park, home to the elusive Western Rock Nuthatch and Sombre Tit before exploring the revitalized Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve, a haven for Little Terns and Melodious Warblers. We’ll then venture into the Slovenian Karst, seeking out Short-toed Snake Eagle and Alpine Swift before enjoying the natural wonder of Lake Cerknica, a haven for Corn Crakes and White-tailed Eagles. We’ll ascend to higher altitudes in pursuit of Alpine Accentor and Wallcreeper before focusing on the forests of Koroška, where we'll stalk the magnificent Western Capercaillie and the elusive Ural Owl.
As the tours starts to wind down, we'll utilize specialized hides and drinking stations to capture images of Eurasian Hoopoe and European Bee-eater before venturing to the Hungarian borderlands, seeking out the iconic Great Bustard in its elaborate courtship displays. This region also offers prime habitat for Montagu's Harrier, Short-eared Owl, and the striking Syrian Woodpecker. Our tour will conclude at the renowned Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park, where we'll witness the spectacle of bird migration, with opportunities to photograph White-tailed and Eastern Imperial Eagles soaring amidst the Pannonian lakes. Get ready to capture frame-worthy moments against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.
Highlights
European Bee-eater; Eurasian Hoopoe; Common Cuckoo; Red-backed Shrike; European Green, Syrian & Black Woodpeckers; Common Redstart; White-throated Dipper; Eurasian Pygmy & Ural Owl; White-tailed & Eastern Imperial Eagles; Great Bustard; Moustached Warbler;
Alpine Marmot; Alpine Ibex
Wetlands, oxbow lakes, grasslands, alpine areas, karst, coastal areas.
Warm and pleasant in the lowlands, can be cool to cold in the mountains.
8 with 1 Local Leader
UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Comfortable. • Our Bird Photo Tours are a hybrid between our Classic birding tours and dedicated photographic tours. You don’t have to be a professional photographer or have the biggest lens; this is for everyone with an interest in photography and birding. Whether you’re using a bridge camera or the latest body and prime lens, our aims are the same. • These tours are not aimed at seeing the most species possible on the route, rather taking time to photograph key targets and any other interesting species we may find. Naturally, the overall species list will be lower than a comparable birding focused tour. • Whilst we may use blinds, feeders and hide setups on some of these tours, we will not be spending an entire day nor even several hours fixed in one spot. • These tours are suitable for photographers who prefer opportunistic photography over entire days in a hide. • Our leaders will assist in helping everyone secure good photographic opportunities and advise as much as they can on camera setup. However, they are not professional photographic tour leaders.
Comfortable with en suite facilities.
Birding is undemanding. Primary focus is photography.
Good to excellent. Several professionally built, well located hides & blinds. Some stalking & opportunist photography.
Another great tour. Between the leader, Paul Josop, and the local leader, Ashoka, it was a great team that got all the endemic and lots more. It was a fun trip and Paul handled the group dynamics very well. Fantastic trip!!
What a great experience! Everything was as you told us in the pre-departure literature, so we were well-prepared. Rob was an excellent tour leader. His vast experience in conservation, core knowledge of birds and bird behavior, and his enthusiasm was generously shared with the group. He modeled proper trail behavior and made sure that everyone “saw the bird”. The local guides were top-notch and took good care of the group. I also learned so much from the better birders in the group. Highly recommended!
We saw all 19 endemics as well as all of those where splits may be likely in the future. Dušan is a tireless guide. Never gives up for the best view. Our local guide, Alcides, has astonishing eyes and ears and knows every inch of his island! Cannot imagine a better local guide. Also, wish to put in a good word for our driver to and from the airport, Carlos. Please keep Carlos on board. Great trip. My shortest birding trip and, I learned, too short for me—could have stayed longer.
I was extremely pleased with this tour. The local guide, Jason, was very helpful and Stephan was extremely knowledgeable and excellent at finding all the targets that we were looking for. I would travel anywhere at any time with him again.
I was very pleased with the birding. I saw all 29 endemics and a total of 42 life birds. The leaders are great at finding, luring in and identifying birds. I appreciated that the focus was very much on the birding. The food and accommodations were excellent and appropriate. I wonder if we should have spent our last night near the coast but am not sure how that would have affected our birding success.
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