Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/hoopoe/ Species photography guide # Hoopoe Photography Holidays *Upupa epops* Explore our Hoopoe photography holidays in [Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/hungary/), planned to give photographers proper time with this species during the spring and summer breeding season offers the best light and greatest activity.Our small-group photography holidays prioritise time in the field, light, behaviour, positioning & repeatable photographic opportunities rather than rushed wildlife viewing. [View trips](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/hoopoe/#nl-species-trips)[Where](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/hoopoe/#nl-species-where)[Field notes](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/hoopoe/#nl-species-field-notes)[Related species](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/hoopoe/#nl-species-related) ![Hoopoe photography holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a-great-egret-preening-itself-at-one-of-the-ponds-photographed-at-bence-mate-hides-in-hungary-during-a-natureslens-wildlife-photography-holiday-1024x768.jpg) ## At a glance Trips1 associated holiday Where[Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/hungary/) Led by[David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/) Species profile ## About this species The Hoopoe is a striking bird found across Europe, Asia & Africa, renowned for its distinctive fan-shaped crest & bold patterning of black, white & cinnamon tones. It measures around 25-32 cm in length & is instantly recognisable by its long, curved bill, which it uses to probe the ground for insects & larvae. The Hoopoe is the national bird of Israel & holds cultural significance across many of the regions it inhabits. **Habitat** Hoopoes favour open & semi-open landscapes such as farmland, orchards, olive groves, open woodland & scrubland, often near areas with short or sparse vegetation where they can probe the soil for food. [Species background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoopoe) Where to photograph ## Where our trips feature this species You can photograph Hoopoe with us in [Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/hungary/). These departures are part of our [Europe](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/) programme. In the field, [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/) helps guests make the most of these encounters. Field notes ## Photography notes **Best time** Early morning during the spring & summer breeding season offers the best light & greatest activity, particularly from April to June when males are displaying & feeding young. **Approach** Approach Hoopoes slowly & patiently when they are foraging on open ground, as they can be tolerant of observers who move carefully. Use a long telephoto lens of at least 400mm to capture close-up detail of the crest & bill without disturbing the bird. Look for perching opportunities on fence posts, low branches or old stone walls, which provide clean backgrounds & good light for portrait-style shots. Connected wildlife ## Often seen on the same trips On the trips associated with this species, photographers may also encounter: [Common Cuckoo](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/common-cuckoo/)[Common Kingfisher](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/common-kingfisher/)[Eurasian Hoopoe](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/eurasian-hoopoe/)[Eurasian Otter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/eurasian-otter/)[European Bee-eater](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/european-bee-eater/)[European Ground Squirrel](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/european-ground-squirrel/)[European Roller](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/european-roller/)[Little Owl](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/little-owl/)[Long-eared Owl](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/long-eared-owl/)[Otter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/otter/) Available holidays ## Trips featuring Hoopoe The holidays below are pulled from the same species relationship, so the guide stays tied to live departures rather than becoming a static article. #### Guide connection David Miles leads trips where guests have the chance to photograph Hoopoe in the field. [Meet David](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/) ![Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a-great-egret-preening-itself-at-one-of-the-ponds-photographed-at-bence-mate-hides-in-hungary-during-a-natureslens-wildlife-photography-holiday-1024x768.jpg) #### Related holiday Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary gives guests time in Hungary where Hoopoe can be part of the day's wildlife encounters. [View trip](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/wildlife-photography-hides-of-hungary/) Route Destination Signature Destination The photography holidays listed below operate in regions & habitats where the Hoopoe 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 Hoopoe in Hungary. During our photography holidays, the Hoopoe is often photographed alongside Common Cuckoo, Common Kingfisher, Eurasian Hoopoe, Eurasian Otter, European Bee-eater, & European Ground Squirrel. Seasonal presence & photographic opportunity vary by location & time of year. Single occupancy Maximum 7 guests Experienced guidance Guided by David - [![Join Us For The Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a-great-egret-preening-itself-at-one-of-the-ponds-photographed-at-bence-mate-hides-in-hungary-during-a-natureslens-wildlife-photography-holiday-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/wildlife-photography-hides-of-hungary/) ### 5th - 12th Jun 2027 - Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary **Location:** Hungary Join us for a wildlife photography holiday in Hungary, during June 2027, focused on using Bence Máté's purpose-built network of wildlife photography hides for close-range bird & mammal photography. **7 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **£4499** Guided By **David Miles** [View Wildlife Photography Hides of Hungary](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/wildlife-photography-hides-of-hungary/) -