Discover one of the world’s least-explored bird photography destinations on this exceptional tour through Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Archipelago, led by an experienced bird photographer with deep regional expertise. Traveling via Port Moresby to the remote islands of the Admiralty group, you’ll explore pristine rainforests, coastal forest, and island interiors in search of highly localized endemics. Target species include show-stoppers such as Superb Pitta, Manus Dwarf Kingfisher, Bismarck Black Myzomela, and Island Imperial Pigeon, alongside a rich supporting cast of flycatchers, fantails, honeyeaters, and parrots. Carefully timed field sessions and expert guidance ensure outstanding opportunities for close, well-lit, portfolio-quality images.
What sets this journey apart is the sense of discovery that defines bird photography in the Bismarck Archipelago. With minimal tourism pressure and birds often remarkably approachable, photographers are rewarded with intimate encounters in untouched settings. Emerald forests, filtered tropical light, and vibrant island backdrops create ideal conditions for striking compositions that remain rare in global collections. This tour is not just about adding species to a list — it is about immersing yourself in one of the planet’s last great bird photography frontiers, where every encounter feels fresh, authentic, and visually unforgettable.
Photographic Targets: Superb Pitta / Manus Friarbird / Manus Cuckooshrike / Manus Brush Cuckoo / Bismark Whistler / Bismark Black Myzomela / Cicada / Sahul Sunbird / Northern Fantail / Melanesian Scrubfowl / Nicobar Pigeon / Island Imperial Pigeon / Claret-breasted Fruit Dove / Manus Dwarf Kingfisher / Metallic Starling / Bismark White-eye / Stephen’s Emerald Dove / Manus Boobook / Mustard Treeswift / Variable Goshawk / Rainbow Bee-eater
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 Bismarck Archipelago [5N, 4D, 3S]. Domestic Flights Port Moresby - Admiralty Islands. Photographic Targets: Superb Pitta / Manus Friarbird / Manus Cuckooshrike / Manus Brush Cuckoo / Bismark Whistler / Bismark Black Myzomela / Cicada / Sahul Sunbird / Northern Fantail / Melanesian Scrubfowl / Nicobar Pigeon / Island Imperial Pigeon / Claret-breasted Fruit Dove / Manus Dwarf Kingfisher / Metallic Starling / Bismark White-eye / Stephen’s Emerald Dove / Manus Boobook / Mustard Treeswift / Variable Goshawk / Rainbow Bee-eater
Days 6-7 National Capital District, Port Moresby [1N, 0D, 0S]. Domestic Transfer Manus – Port Moresby for international departures.
[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. At one guesthouse there may be a requirement to share a room (ii) Walking is at a light pace (iii) There is one location where there is a requirement to hike and climb. (iv) None of the locations are at altitude (v) There is no camping.
: Admiralty Islands
