Indonesia is not only the largest island archipelago globally but home to a staggering 528 endemic bird species which ranks this country number one in the world on this metric. Bird-Photo-Tours Asia’ 6-day bird photography workshop takes in Bali the most westerly of the Lesser Sunda Islands, offering the chance for close photographic encounters with some fabulous families of birds including Pheasants, Partridges, Pittas, Trogons, Kingfishers, Babblers, Wren Babblers, Flycatchers, Tailorbirds, Shortwings, Bulbuls, Flowerpeckers, Bush Warblers, Thrushes, Mynas, Frogmouths and Owls. In particular, our key objectives will be on enjoying close photographic encounters with a number of Bali's special birds including Bali Myna, Grey-breasted Partridge, Javan Banded Pitta, Green Peafowl, Cerulean and Javan Kingfishers and the Sunda Bush Warbler.
[For those photographers wanting a longer Bird-Photo-Tour to the Greater Sundas, Bird-Photo-Tours Asia also offers a 23-day bird photography workshop called "Indonesia: Western" to the islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali].
Kingfishers: Banded Kingfisher / Javan Kingfisher / Cerulean Kingfisher / Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher.
Pheasants / Partridges: Green Peafowl / Green Junglefowl / Chestnut-bellied Partridge / White-faced Partridge.
Pittas / Babblers: Javan Banded Pitta / Crescent-chested Babbler / Grey-throated Babbler.
Flycatchers / Tailorbirds: Pale Blue Flycatcher / Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher / Snowy-browed Flycatcher / Verditer Flycatcher / Olive-backed Tailorbird
Thrushes / Warblers: Shiny Whistling Thrush / Orange-headed Thrush / Javan Bush Warbler / Sunda Bush Warbler.
Guiding Fees / Ground Transportation / Accommodation / Meals / Entrance Fees / Tipping for Drivers, Boatsmen, Hotel and Restaurant Staff.
International Flights / VISA Fees / Travel Insurance / Tips for Local Guide / Alcohol / Laundry / Items of a Personal Nature
Days 1-6, Bali Province [5N / 4D / 8S]. Pickup Bali International Airport and drive 120km 4-hours. Photographic Targets: Green Junglefowl / Javan Banded Pitta / Javan Kingfisher / Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher / Cerulean Kingfisher / Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker / Fulvous-chested Jungle Flycatcher / Chestnut-headed Bee-eater / Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon / Bali Myna.
Day 6, Bali [0N / 0D / 0S]. Depart Bali International Airport [END].
[Key: N=Night, D=Full Day, S = Session / Half-Day]
Nick Ludovic Green has spent much of his life travelling and photographing birds across Asia and Oceania, developing a depth of field experience that few bird photographers achieve. Over more than 15 years in the region, Nick has led 150+ bird photography tours in 35 countries, carefully designing each itinerary to give photographers the best possible access to light, behaviour and habitat.
Through extensive long-term travel, Nick has photographed 2,500 bird species across Asia and Oceania, many at portrait-quality standard. In China alone he has documented over 1,200 species, working in every province and returning repeatedly to key locations to refine photographic opportunities, an experience that directly benefits photographers travelling with him.
His longer bird photography expeditions include a four-month journey across Melanesia, a three-month traverse of Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China's western frontier, and a four-month Himalayan journey from Kashmir, Ladakh and Bhutan to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. These extended field projects have helped build deep regional knowledge and trusted local relationships.
Nick’s images have been published internationally, and his methods reflects a long-term commitment to careful, respectful bird photography. On tour, he is known for his organized, supportive approach and practical in-field guidance, helping bird photographers of all levels improve their work whilst enjoying unhurried time amongst the region’s most sought-after species.
(i) The guesthouses are all in close proximity to the bird photography locations (ii) Walking is at a light pace (iii) There is no requirement to hike nor climb. (iv) None of the locations are at altitude (v) There is no camping Summary: for these five reasons this trip has been graded as 'Easy'.
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