Keen wildlife photographers are invited to join David for this five-night Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday near Villacañas within . You will capture images of the fantastic range of raptors that call the estate of El Taray home during winter.


The five-night Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday has an itinerary designed for photography of Marsh Harriers, both Black & Red Kites & many other species, including, hopefully, both the Bonelli's & Spanish Imperial Eagles; these birds are, however nervous & it requires long hours in the hides in total silence to achieve results.

Throughout this trip, the locations should provide opportunities for capturing images of Bearded Reedling, Black Kite, Bonelli's Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Northern Goshawk, Red Kite, Spanish Imperial Eagle & more besides.

Throughout this photography holiday, , a member of the NaturesLens guiding team, will be on hand to guide & lead you; will be providing assistance & advice as needed & helping you develop your skills. He will help you capture images of the raptors & other birdlife of the estate.
One of the Eagles of the el Taray estate - one of the species that you will photograph during the Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday

Winter Birds of Toledo Photography Holiday Itinerary

The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
  • Day 1 - Assemble Madrid-Barajas International Airport - transfer to Villacañas - overnight Villacañas
  • Day 2 - Morning & Afternoon Photography in various hides on & around the estate - overnight Villacañas
  • Day 3 - Morning & Afternoon Photography in various hides on & around the estate - overnight Villacañas
  • Day 4 - Morning & Afternoon Photography in various hides on & around the estate - overnight Villacañas
  • Day 5 - Morning & Afternoon Photography in various hides on & around the estate - overnight Villacañas
  • Day 6 - transfer to Madrid-Barajas International Airport
One of the Eagles of the el Taray estate - one of the species that you will photograph during the Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday

Winter Birds of Toledo Photography Holiday Highlights

We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
  • Fantastic custom-built photographic hide network on the estate
  • Best winter bird photography opportunities possible
  • Capture birds in flight, in their environment & interacting with each other
  • Twice daily photography sessions
  • Accommodation is a comfortable rural hotel
  • five-nights on a full board, non-shared basis
  • Single occupancy accommodation is provided at no extra cost to you
  • Great guide to client ratio of no more than 1:6
  • Guided by David Miles for NatureLens
One of the Eagles of the el Taray estate - one of the species that you will photograph during the Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday
One of the Eagles of the el Taray estate - one of the species that you will photograph during the Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday
One of the Eagles of the el Taray estate - one of the species that you will photograph during the Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday

What will we be capturing images of?

Please note that we cannot guarantee that any photography subject matter or specific behaviour will be present at any given location or time this is the nature of wildlife photography.
One of the Eagles of the el Taray estate - one of the species that you will photograph during the Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.

Camera Insurance

Insuring your camera equipment before embarking on any wildlife photographic holiday is crucial. Our trips often involve venturing into remote, & sometimes unpredictable environments where accidents & unexpected incidents occur. Insuring your camera gear provides financial protection against theft, loss, or damage, ensuring your investment is safeguarded.

Wildlife photography involves capturing unique & irreplaceable moments, & without proper insurance, any unforeseen mishap could result in significant monetary losses. By insuring your equipment, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you’re covered in case of any unfortunate events, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of wildlife & capture stunning photographs without worry.

We recommend PhotoGuard for amateur photographers or Glover Howe, who we use.

One of the Eagles of the el Taray estate - one of the species that you will photograph during the Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday

You are invited to join us for our five-night itinerary to capture images of the amazing range of raptors that call the Spanish estate of El Taray home during the winter months

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday is a five-night duration event, that costs £1999 & takes place in Villafranca in Spain, between the dates of 25th - 30th January 2025. It is ideal for photographing the amazing range of raptors that call the Spanish estate of El Taray home during the winter months, hopefully including Marsh Harriers, both Black & Red Kites & many other species & maybe both the Bonelli's & Spanish Imperial Eagles. This photography holiday is led by David Miles for NaturesLens.

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday is offered on a full board, single occupancy with no single supplement payable basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 4 participants & a maximum of 7, plus David.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring easy effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday starts & ends at Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Transfers are included between Madrid-Barajas International Airport & Villafranca.

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday requires a deposit of £500 to secure a place.

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday is a five-night duration event, that costs £1999 & takes place in Villafranca in Spain, between the dates of 25th - 30th January 2025. It is ideal for photographing the amazing range of raptors that call the Spanish estate of El Taray home during the winter months, hopefully including Marsh Harriers, both Black & Red Kites & many other species & maybe both the Bonelli's & Spanish Imperial Eagles. This photography holiday is led by David Miles for NaturesLens.

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday is offered on a full board, single occupancy with no single supplement payable basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 4 participants & a maximum of 7, plus David.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring easy effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday starts & ends at Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Transfers are included between Madrid-Barajas International Airport & Villafranca.

The Winter Birds of Toledo photography holiday requires a deposit of £500 to secure a place.

NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.

The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.

NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.

In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.

Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.

Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.

All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.

NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.

NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.

NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.

Payment of deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.

All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.

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