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Photographing Little Bustard: centred on the birds of the drylands of Lleida - Birdinginspain.com

Description

The Lammergeier is Europe's rarest vulture - Photo by Jan-Michael Breider
Photo by Jan-Michael Breider

The Lammergeier is an emblematic bird of the Pyrenees and pre-Pyrenees.

This photographic trip also offers the possibility of photographing other carrion-feeding birds (Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Red and Black Kite, etc. )

This photographic trip also offers the possibility of photographing other carrion-feeding birds like Griffon Vulture - Photo by Jan-Michael Breider
Photo by Jan-Michael Breider

This photographic trip also offers the possibility of photographing other carrion-feeding birds (Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Red and Black Kite, etc. )

Bird Species

Species to photograph: Carrion-feeders from the specially designed hide

All day in the hide photographing species such as: Lammergeier, Griffon Vulture, Black Vulture, Red Kite, Black Kite, Egyptian Vulture, corvids, Golden Eagle ... (Species vary depending on the time of year).

Price

  • 975 euros approx

This price includes the whole trip with transport, 3 days in the hide, all meals, guiding and accommodation.

Accommodation in twin en-suite room. Transport to and from Lleida city

(For an additional supplement you can be met at Reus or Barcelona airport).

Dates

All year, but above all in the winter.

Arriving

Accomodation & Meals

Every aspect of the photographic trip is organized so that not only the photography is a success, but also that the accommodation is comfortable and the meals are of the best quality.

Guiding Service

The guides who will accompany the participants to the sites and who have prepared the terrain for the photographic sessions are qualified ecologists, birders and experienced nature photographers.

The Lammergeier is Europe's rarest vulture - Photo by Jan-Michael Breider

Available Equipment

  • Photographic hides with refractory glass pane to enable photography without scaring the birds (especially recommended for the Lammergeier).
  • Vehicles for transport

Recommended Equipment

Griffon Vulture showing his impressive wings - Photo by Jan-Michael Breider
  • Long (min. 400 mm) and medium (300 mm) telephoto lenses+ focal converters (1.4X - 2X).
  • Tripod
  • Warm clothing (minimum 0ºC - 10ºC).
  • Batteries for a whole day in a hide without electricity

Number of Participants

Groups of three photographers and one guide.

Other Related Activities

Alternative program for possible companions:

For companions we have prepared a a parallel circuit with gastronomy, wine-tasting, visits to castles, health and spa activities, shopping ...

(Prices according to availability and number of companions).

Contact

steve@birdinginspain.com