Our Birdlife of Texas Photography Holiday works through three private ranches in the Rio Grande Valley, each set up for bird photography with hides, water features & controlled backgrounds. Here’s what the trip covers.
The adventure starts with a day in a private refuge bustling with Crested Caracara, Harris Hawks, Vultures, & even the elusive Coyote. It’s a strong start to the species list.
After a short drive & an overnight stay, the next four days will see you spending time at a ranch supporting fantastic species, including Crested Caracara, Harris Hawk, Black Vulture, Greater Roadrunner, Green Jay, Long-billed Thrasher, Northern Bobwhite Quail, Northern Cardinal, & over 20 additional species. The ranch setups provide clean perches & water features that draw birds into range throughout the day.
Following this, you’ll move to another ranch for several days to encounter similar species in different locations, setups & backdrops. The different setups & backgrounds at the second ranch add variety to your image set.
As the journey continues, you’ll move again to another specialised photography ranch for the final days of the photography tour, encountering similar species against different setups, locations & backdrops, including wetlands at this ranch. This final leg of the trip allows you to expand your portfolio further, & the wetland areas here add another habitat type to the portfolio.
Who Leads the Birdlife of Texas Photography Holiday?
David leads the Texas trip. He’s based in Missouri & knows the Rio Grande Valley ranches well. His focus is on helping you read bird behaviour, anticipate action & work the hides effectively to build a varied set of images.
Included in Our Birdlife of Texas Photography Holiday
The NaturesLens Birdlife of Texas Photography Holiday includes:
The itinerary typically covers visits to prime birding locations, predominantly within the Rio Grande Valley. It offers opportunities to photograph bird species like Crested Caracara, Harris Hawks, Green Jays, Road Runners, Thrashers, Buntings of various types, & mammals such as Coyote & Javelina.
Participants will also benefit from guidance from David, who leads this trip for NaturesLens, comfortable accommodation, transportation to various photography sites, & most meals throughout the journey.
Full trip details & dates are on the trip page.
- NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access.
- Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance.
- Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips.
