Nature Photography Tour in Extremadura · November 2026
Expeditions · Europe
Nature Photography Tour in Extremadura · November 2026
At a glance
About the expedition
A unique nature photography trip in Extremadura, one of Europe’s richest regions for wildlife
- Three intensive days eagle hides, photographing booted eagle, golden eagle, Bonelli’s eagle, black-winged kite, and lesser kestrel.
- Small rotating groups to maximize time and diversity of photographic opportunities.
- Flexible itinerary, fine-tuned near the trip date to match species activity and best light.
- Nocturnal hides featuring genet, beech marten, and badger — the Iberian night’s elusive mammals.
- Floating and terrestrial hides for shrikes, kingfishers, and aquatic birds, offering a complete wildlife photography experience.
Itinerary
Day by day
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1
Arrival & Welcome
Arrival at the airport and transfer to El Millarón, a charming country hotel nestled in the heart of wild Extremadura. We’ll settle in for three nights surrounded by pristine landscapes and oak forests — the perfect setting to…
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Arrival at the airport and transfer to El Millarón, a charming country hotel nestled in the heart of wild Extremadura.
We’ll settle in for three nights surrounded by pristine landscapes and oak forests — the perfect setting to begin this adventure.
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2
![Águila calzada posada en rama, con plumaje marrón y blanco, mirando hacia la cámara en hábitat natural]()
Hides with Booted Eagles, Golden Eagle & Bonelli’s eagle, Black-winged Kite & Lesser Kestrels
The mornings of days 2, 3, and 4 will be dedicated to raptor hides, rotating between three emblematic species: booted eagle (águila calzada), golden eagle (águila real), and Bonelli’s eagle (águila perdicera). Participants will…
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The mornings of days 2, 3, and 4 will be dedicated to raptor hides, rotating between three emblematic species: booted eagle (águila calzada), golden eagle (águila real), and Bonelli’s eagle (águila perdicera).
Participants will work in small groups of two, alternating hides each day to photograph all three species under different light conditions.
In the afternoon, we’ll move to hides focused on the black-winged kite (elanio azul) and lesser kestrels (cernícalos primilla), working in groups of three, and also alternating hides, to capture their hunting behavior and aerial agility during the golden hour.
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3
![Martín pescador en vuelo con presa, alas extendidas sobre fondo negro]()
Eeagle hide rotations
Continuation of the eagle hide rotations, allowing each participant to experience all three morning species.Afternoon sessions will once again focus on the elanio and kestrels, perfecting compositions and lighting from different…
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Continuation of the eagle hide rotations, allowing each participant to experience all three morning species.
Afternoon sessions will once again focus on the elanio and kestrels, perfecting compositions and lighting from different setups. -
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![Dos jinetas sobre rama en la oscuridad, una de ellas mirando directamente a cámara]()
Hides rotation, transfer to Cáceres & nocturnal mammals
Final morning of the eagle rotation hides. In the afternoon, after lunch, transfer to Cáceres and check-in at the new hotel. After dark, we enter the world of nocturnal mammals — genet, beech marten, and badger — for an…
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Final morning of the eagle rotation hides.
In the afternoon, after lunch, transfer to Cáceres and check-in at the new hotel.
After dark, we enter the world of nocturnal mammals — genet, beech marten, and badger — for an unforgettable night session.
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5
![Cabra blanca en agua poco profunda capturando insectos en vuelo con su boca abierta]()
Water wildlife
At dawn, part of the group enters floating hides (hydrohides) to photograph waterfowl from the surface of a lagoon, while others focus on shrikes and kingfishers. The evening brings another chance for nocturnal mammals, combining…
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At dawn, part of the group enters floating hides (hydrohides) to photograph waterfowl from the surface of a lagoon, while others focus on shrikes and kingfishers.
The evening brings another chance for nocturnal mammals, combining patience and low-light creativity.
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Rotations & Rest
Participants rotate through the hydro-hides to ensure everyone enjoys every species and lighting condition. The afternoon is free to rest, review and edit images, or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere of Cáceres before our…
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Participants rotate through the hydro-hides to ensure everyone enjoys every species and lighting condition.
The afternoon is free to rest, review and edit images, or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere of Cáceres before our final night together. Optional we could visit de Monfragüe National Park, a true paradise for raptors.
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Farewell & Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and end of an unforgettable week of wildlife, photography, and Extremadura’s untamed nature.
Gallery
What's included
Included
- All transportation from/to Madrid Airport
- All ground transportation between destinations and fuel
- 3 nights with full board accomodation in El Millarón Hotel.
- 3 nights in bed and breakfast regime in Hotel V Centenario
- All hide reservation and its costs
- Specialized photo guide
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not mentioned previously
Your guide
Jose Ángel Cortés
José Ángel Cortés is a nature and wildlife photographer from Cáceres, Spain. With a background in physiotherapy, his work blends technical precision and emotional depth, capturing the quiet harmony of the natural world.
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