Photographing the wild wonders of northeast Spain

Darek Giej linked up with us at BirdingInSpain.com and Jerome, an accomplished and applied bird photographer from France, for a three-day bird photography trip based to the north of Lleida.

Both visiting bird photographers shared the common targets of Little Bustard, Bee-eaterLittle Owl and Griffon Vulture. So we organised everything for them, and just hoped that the birds would co-operate on the day. Although we can’t control the whims and fancies of our feathered friends, it certainly helps if all the aspects are well planned and organised.

We needn’t have worried, as both Darek and Jerome left for home after photographing the species they had come for. And more: in just three days they managed close to a dozen species, including Woodchat Shrike, Southern Grey Shrike and Roller.

And the best thing of all: they’re both really keen on coming back!

Here’s what Darek wrote:

Indeed, it was a great time!  Lots of great photos and species I had never seen before. I do hope I will visit Catalunya again. I am open to any new ideas, I am sure you have lots of them, if you are ready to go on with anything new just let me know, I will be there. Many thanks to Jordi, he did a great job! I attached some of my photos to prove I did not waste the time. I am very proud of a couple of the rollers…

Jerome:

I had a very good time and all was very nice in Catalunya! The guide (Jordi) was great and the lodge was very nice! 

Darek kindly agreed to share some of his photos with us and the Internet community. Enjoy!

Little Owl, Athene noctua.

Little Owl by Darek Giej

Woodchat Shrike

Woodchat Shrike by Darek Giej

Southern Grey Shrike, Lanius meridionalis.

Southern Grey Shrike by Darek Giej

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