PHOTOGRAPH

GOLDEN EAGLES IN NORWAY

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Join me to photograph Golden Eagles and Goshawks in Norway.

This photographic tour will be hosted in southern Norway, in an incredible wilderness, where we will search for some of the most iconic but elusive birds of prey, the Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) and the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).

Norway is home to 2 species of Eagle, the Golden Eagle and the White-tailed Eagle, however it is the Golden Eagle that we will be focussing on photographing on this tour.

Golden Eagles are one of the largest birds of prey found across Europe, with a wingspan of up to 2 metres and weighing around 4 kilograms, they are a majestic and impressive raptor. Seeing Golden Eagles at such close quarters, enables you to appreciate just how beautiful their plumage is, with golden feather mottling across the wings and a light brown/golden head, its easy to see where their name derives from.

The purpose built hides are situated in the rural municipality surrounding Marnardal, where we will have exclusive access in order to maximise opportunities to capture these awe inspiring raptors. Both species are incredibly difficult to photograph without this type of ‘baited hide’ setup - the bait used is all naturally occurring road kill. Golden Eagles, particularly juvenile birds, will naturally feed on carrion (dead meat) during the winter months to supplement their diet.

There are few better places to photograph Golden Eagle and Goshawk, than on the edge of Scandinavian pine forests.

It may also be possible to photograph other, smaller bird species such as Raven, Jay, Great-spotted Woodpecker, varied Tit species including the Crested Tit, Bullfinch and Greenfinch, but as with all wildlife - there is never a guarantee.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

All transfers from/to Kristiansand Airport

Accommodation on a 4 night basis

Daily transport from/to the Hides

Host/Guide

I will be on hand to discuss camera setting etc. for each setup/scenario.

Breakfast, packed lunch & evening meal are included in the price - We have full use of kitchen facilities and usually cook as a group together.

Evening editing sessions to go through images.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

Travel to and from Norway (suggested flights will be communicated upon booking)

Alcoholic drinks

Snacks & sundries

Travel or equipment insurance

Camera equipment

View from the Eagle Hide

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Your chosen camera setup.
A focal length of 300mm/400mm is preferable for both hides (the flexibility of a zoom is good).
Spare memory cards and batteries.
The hide provides hide plates, but a gimbal head or equivalent is required.
Warm clothing (the temperatures can be extremely low at this time of year) and durable, supportive foot wear such as walking boots/shoes.
Waterproofs and gaiters may be required to walk to the hides!
A Head torch is recommended as we enter and exit the hides under the cover of darkness.