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Species photography guide

# Sunbittern Photography Holidays

Explore our Sunbittern photography holidays in [Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/costa-rica/), planned around the conditions that give this species the best photographic potential during the best seasonal conditions.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/sunbittern/#nl-species-trips)[Where](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/sunbittern/#nl-species-where)[Field notes](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/sunbittern/#nl-species-field-notes)[Related species](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/sunbittern/#nl-species-related)

![Sunbittern photography holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Agami-Heron-is-one-of-the-main-target-species-on-the-NaturesLens-Wetlands-Of-Costa-Rica-Photography-Tour.jpg)

## At a glance

Trips1 associated holiday

Where[Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/costa-rica/)

Led by[David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/)

Species profile

## About this species

**Habitat**

Where to photograph

## Where our trips feature this species

You can photograph Sunbittern with us in [Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/costa-rica/).

These departures are part of our [Central America](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/) 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**

**Approach**

Connected wildlife

## Often seen on the same trips

On the trips associated with this species, photographers may also encounter:

[Agami Heron](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/agami-heron/)[Amazon Kingfisher](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/amazon-kingfisher/)[Anhinga](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/anhinga/)[Bare-throated Tiger-Heron](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/bare-throated-tiger-heron/)[Collared Aracari](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/collared-aracari/)[Eyelash Pit Viper](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/eyelash-pit-viper/)[Great Green Macaw](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/great-green-macaw/)[Keel-Billed Toucan](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/keel-billed-toucan/)[King Vulture](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/king-vulture/)[Northern Jacana](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/northern-jacana/)

Available holidays

## Trips featuring Sunbittern

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 Sunbittern in the field.

[Meet David](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/)

![Wetlands of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Agami-Heron-is-one-of-the-main-target-species-on-the-NaturesLens-Wetlands-Of-Costa-Rica-Photography-Tour.jpg)

#### Related holiday

Wetlands of Costa Rica gives guests time in Costa Rica where Sunbittern can be part of the day's wildlife encounters.

[View trip](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wetlands-of-costa-rica/)

Route

Destination

Signature Destination

Single occupancy

Maximum 6 guests

Experienced guidance

Guided by David

- [![View Details Of The Wetlands of Costa Rica Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Agami-Heron-is-one-of-the-main-target-species-on-the-NaturesLens-Wetlands-Of-Costa-Rica-Photography-Tour.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wetlands-of-costa-rica/)

Launch Offer

### 19th - 30th Jun 2027 - Wetlands of Costa Rica

**Location:** Costa Rica

Join us in Costa Rica for our new small-group wildlife Wetlands of Costa Rica photography tour in June 2027, built around breeding Agami Herons, King Vultures & the wetlands of the Caribbean lowlands & Caño Negro.

**11 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **Was: £5499 Now: £5249**

Guided By **David Miles**

[View Wetlands of Costa Rica](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/costa-rica/wetlands-of-costa-rica/)

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