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Species photography guide

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The holidays below are pulled from the same species relationship, so the guide stays tied to live departures rather than becoming a static article.

    The photography holidays listed below operate in regions & habitats where the Common Eider is regularly encountered. As with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed, but our itineraries are designed around seasonal behaviour, suitable habitat, & photographic opportunity, giving you the best possible chance of meaningful encounters in the field. Our small-group approach allows time in the field to adapt to conditions, behaviour, & photographic opportunities as they unfold. You can photograph the Common Eider in Iceland & Norway. During our photography holidays, the Common Eider is often photographed alongside Atlantic Puffin, Black Guillemot, Black-legged Kittiwake, Glaucous Gull, Purple Sandpiper, & Razorbill. Seasonal presence & photographic opportunity vary by location & time of year. Photography themes commonly associated with this species include puffin photography, puffins, seabird, arctic wildlife, puffin photography in Iceland, & puffin photography tours in Iceland.

    • Join Us For The Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger Photography Tour

      Full

      3rd - 9th Apr 2027 - Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger

      Location: Norway

      Join us in Norway for a winter wildlife photography holiday on the coastline of Arctic Varanger, during April 2027, focused on winter wildlife photography in frozen Arctic coastal landscapes.

      6 nights w. Single occupancy - Full

      Guided By Alison Jenkins

      View Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger
    • Join Us For The Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island Photography Holiday

      28th Jun - 5th Jul 2027 - Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island

      Location: Iceland

      Travel to Iceland with us for a wildlife photography holiday on Iceland's Grímsey Island, during June 2027, focused on Atlantic Puffins during the arctic summer.

      7 nights w. Single occupancy for £2499

      Guided By Robin Lowry

      View Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island
    • Join Us For The Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger Photography Tour

      1st - 7th Apr 2028 - Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger

      Location: Norway

      Join us in Norway for a winter wildlife photography holiday on the coastline of Arctic Varanger, during April 2028, focused on winter wildlife photography in frozen Arctic coastal landscapes.

      6 nights w. Single occupancy for £3999

      Guided By Alison Jenkins

      View Winter Wildlife of Arctic Varanger
    • Join Us For The Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island Photography Holiday

      3rd - 10th Jul 2028 - Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island

      Location: Iceland

      Travel to Iceland for a June 2028 wildlife photography holiday on Grímsey Island, focused on Atlantic Puffins during the Arctic summer.

      7 nights w. Single occupancy for £2899

      Guided By Robin Lowry

      View Puffins of Iceland’s Grímsey Island