A bloody squabble breaks out over fish between several of the Stellers White Tailed Sea Eagles photographed during the 2017 NaturesLens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Graeme’s thoughts on our Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Article written by illustrated with images contributed by .

In less than six months, I will be returning to Japan, for the 5th time. It is a country that never ceases to amaze me during the Winter time. Next year we are taking a smaller group to photograph the Japanese Winter Wildlife, but that should make it all the more fun. I will be stepping aside from the trip that is scheduled for 2019, but Pui Hang will be taking over the reins along with a co-guide.

A Bloody Squabble, Breaks Out Over Fish, Between Several Of The Steller'S &Amp; White Tailed Sea Eagles Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

But, back to the matter at hand. In February 2017, I had the great pleasure of meeting Graeme & Georgia as part of the group attending our Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography HolidayGraeme was entranced by all the wildlife that we encountered, & fully embraced the food, custom & habitat of Hokkaido. He sent in the following images & some words relating to the trip. I cannot wait to meet up with them again in 2018, but for some different species on that occasion!

We prepared well & thought we knew what to expect in . But nothing could prepare us for the reality of dozens of Steller's & White-tailed Eagles grabbing fish right beside the boat out of Rausu, Hokkaido.

A White Tailed Sea Eagle Lines Itself Up To Pluck A Fish From The Icy Seas Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A White Tailed Sea Eagle Makes A Final Adjustment To Pluck A Fish From The Icy Seas Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Steller'S Sea Eagle Twists In The Air To Dive Towards The Icy Seas Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Steller'S Sea Eagle Makes A Final Adjustment To Pluck A Fish From The Icy Seas Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday A Steller'S Sea Eagle Makes A Speedy Exit Having Plucked A Fish From The Icy Seas Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday One Of The Steller'S Sea Eagles Takes Flight Over The Snowy Landscape Of Hokkaido Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Or the number of  Macaque Monkeys in the snow & thermal spring pool.

One Of The Young Snow Monkeys Peers Over The Edge Of The Thermal Pool Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Nor the elegant red-crowned cranes in flight, & their beautiful courtship dance.

One Of The Red Crowned Cranes Takes Flight Over The Snowy Landscape Of Hokkaido Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday The Courtship Dance Of The Red Crowned Cranes The National Bird Of Hokkaido Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Or pure white Whooper Swans against a backdrop of snow & mountains.

A Whooper Swan Races Across The Ice To Take To The Skies Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography HolidayThe Thermal Pool, In Which The Swans Find Respite From The Harsh Winter Conditions Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

The list goes on.

And that doesn't even mention the fantastic accommodation & Japanese food included in the itinerary .. or the photography lessons … or the information about Hokkaido & in general.

I hope my pictures do the plethora of Japanese  justice!

An Airbourne Squabble, Over A Frozen Lake, Between A Steller'S Sea Eagle &Amp; A White Tailed Sea Eagle Photographed During The 2017 Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday

Photograph the Winter Wildlife of Japan for yourself

To photograph the charismatic of Japan for yourself, join Miles & , members of the NaturesLens guiding team, in Japan during February 2019 for a trip lasting 13 nights; this photography holiday will offer you the opportunity to capture images of the red-crowned crane, snow monkey, steller's sea eagle, white tailed sea eagle, whooper swan, plus more; the NaturesLens Winter Wildlife of Japan Photography Holiday is offered on a half board, non-shared room basis, & costs £5249 per participant, but there are several early-bird places available priced at £4999.

All the details of the  Winter Wildlife of Japan Photography Holiday are available on the dedicated event page.

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