Spain Wildlife Photography
Spain is one of Europe's richest wildlife photography destinations, offering everything from elusive big cats to spectacular raptors and colourful woodland birds against a backdrop of dramatic Mediterranean and mountain landscapes. With such a broad range of habitats packed into one country, it's a fantastic base for photographers looking to build a varied and rewarding portfolio in a relatively compact area. NaturesLens has developed a strong programme of holidays here, returning to trusted locations across the country throughout the year.
Species NaturesLens Photographs in Spain
NaturesLens runs its Birds of Extremadura holidays around Caceres and the wider Extremadura region, where photographers can capture species such as Golden Eagle, Black Kite, Red Kite, Booted Eagle, Common Buzzard, Lesser Kestrel, Azure-winged Magpie, Eurasian Hoopoe and European Bee-eater, typically in April. For Iberian Lynx, NaturesLens travels to Sierra de Andujar, with dedicated trips both in July, on the Iberian Lynx in Summer holiday, and in December, on the Iberian Lynx of the Spanish Winter holiday, also offering opportunities to photograph Griffon Vulture and Red Fox in the same area. NaturesLens also runs a Birdlife of Northern Spain holiday based around Cantalejo, broadening the country's offering beyond the southern and western regions.
Specific Places
NaturesLens Guides Who Lead Trips Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spain located?
Spain is in Europe.
What can I photograph in Spain?
NaturesLens photographs Golden Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Black Kite, Iberian Lynx, Griffon Vulture, Red Kite, Azure-winged Magpie, Booted Eagle, Common Buzzard, Red Fox, Eurasian Hoopoe and European Bee-eater in Spain. Holidays here typically run in April, July, December.
Can I photograph the Golden Eagle in Spain?
Yes — the Golden Eagle is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Spain holidays.
Can I photograph the Lesser Kestrel in Spain?
Spain is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Lesser Kestrel.
Can I photograph the Black Kite in Spain?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Spain that include the Black Kite.
Can I photograph the Iberian Lynx in Spain?
Yes — the Iberian Lynx is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Spain holidays.
Can I photograph the Griffon Vulture in Spain?
Spain is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Griffon Vulture.
Can I photograph the Red Kite in Spain?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Spain that include the Red Kite.
Can I photograph the Azure-winged Magpie in Spain?
Yes — the Azure-winged Magpie is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Spain holidays.
Can I photograph the Booted Eagle in Spain?
Spain is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Booted Eagle.
Can I photograph the Common Buzzard in Spain?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Spain that include the Common Buzzard.
Can I photograph the Red Fox in Spain?
Yes — the Red Fox is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Spain holidays.
Can I photograph the Eurasian Hoopoe in Spain?
Spain is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Eurasian Hoopoe.
Can I photograph the European Bee-eater in Spain?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Spain that include the European Bee-eater.