Sparkling Violetear Photography
The Sparkling Violetear is a striking hummingbird whose iridescent violet ear patches make it a rewarding subject for photographers willing to work with fast shutter speeds and patient framing around feeders and flowering perches. NaturesLens photographers get the chance to capture this species in a variety of settings across South America, from lush valley forest to reserve gardens set up specifically with photography in mind, giving plenty of opportunity to work on both flight shots and more considered portraits.
Where NaturesLens Photographs the Sparkling Violetear
NaturesLens runs Sparkling Violetear photography holidays in Colombia and Peru, with the species featuring on the Ultimate Birds of Colombia and Peru's Ultimate Hummingbirds itineraries. In Colombia, NaturesLens visits Calima, the Cauca Valley, Manizales and Santiago de Cali in search of the species, while the Peru trip takes in Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana and Tarapoto. These holidays are typically scheduled for January and September, giving photographers two windows each year to plan around.
Calima
NaturesLens visits Calima on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general sightseeing.…
Cauca Valley
NaturesLens visits Cauca Valley on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general…
Manizales
NaturesLens visits Manizales on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than general sightseeing.…
Santiago de Cali
NaturesLens visits Santiago de Cali on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Colombia, with time here planned around Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Baudó Guan, Bearded Helmetcrest and Beryl-spangled Tanager rather than…
Abra Patricia Reserve
NaturesLens visits Abra Patricia Reserve on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than…
Huembo Reserve
NaturesLens visits Huembo Reserve on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general…
Moyobamba
NaturesLens visits Moyobamba on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
Pucusana
NaturesLens visits Pucusana on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
Tarapoto
NaturesLens visits Tarapoto on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Peru, with time here planned around Amethyst Woodstar, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black-throated Mango, Blue-Necked Tanager and Chestnut-breasted Coronet rather than general sightseeing.…
NaturesLens Sparkling Violetear Photography Holidays
NaturesLens typically schedules these photography holidays in January and September.
NaturesLens Guides Who Photograph This Species
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I photograph the Sparkling Violetear in Colombia?
NaturesLens runs dedicated Sparkling Violetear photography holidays to Colombia, typically departing in January and September.
Where can I photograph the Sparkling Violetear in Peru?
Peru is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Sparkling Violetear, usually in January and September.
What specific locations does NaturesLens use to photograph the Sparkling Violetear?
NaturesLens photographs the Sparkling Violetear at Calima, Cauca Valley, Manizales, Santiago de Cali, Abra Patricia Reserve, Huembo Reserve, Moyobamba, Pucusana and Tarapoto.