The birds of are waiting!
We're going back in May of 2026 to experience the magic of photographing Costa Rica's beautiful birds and wildlife! The opportunities abound from songbirds to raptors, kingfishers and hummingbirds.
Here is a direct link to the registration and information site. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Costa Rica Nature Photography - May 1-13, 2026
The April 2025 trip bird photography to the Caribbean slope was a great success! Here's what participants had to say:
"I just wanted to say we are having one of, if not the very best, photo trips we've ever been on. Andres, Nick, and Carlos have all been superb: friendly, knowledgeable, gracious, and eager to make our trip unforgettable. They have succeeded!
We can't wait to take another trip with Holbrook. Thank you for making everything work seamlessly."
Tom B., Pennsylvania
"My Costa Rica photo adventure was an incredible experience. Nick Leadley’s deep knowledge of Costa Rica, its wildlife, and
photography techniques made for a deeply satisfying experience. Our local guide Andres was also well versed and provided detailed
insights into the flora and fauna we encountered as well as a window into Costa Rican culture. Our driver Carlos was skilled in
navigating the often challenging road conditions and brought us safely to every destination with skill and a friendly demeanor."
Dave M., Florida
The itinerary for the May trip starts at the fabulous Hotel Bougainville in Santo Domingo where we start with photographing birds in the beautiful gardens. From there we venture to Boca Tapada in the north of Costa Rica for song birds and King Vulture photography, then on to Cano Negro for kingfisher species, egrets, herons and giant anteaters. opportunities in April plus Monteverde in the cloud forest to see and photograph Resplendant Quetzals, then down the Pacific Coast to some new locations before returning to San Jose.
In the Caribbean slope we stay at Selva Verde Lodge and Reserve in Sarapiqui with trips to Copearte, home of the artist and photographer known as Cope to photograph hummingbirds and other species in the garden, the Macaw Farm operated by Don Alvaro Otoya where brilliantly colored Scarlet and Great Green Macaws fly free and perch in the trees in the garden and Dave and Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park for hummingbird photography.
From Sarapiqui we venture into the higher elevations of San Gerardo de Dota to find the Resplendant Quetzal and songbirds like the Golden-browed Chlorophonia, Flame-colored Tanager, Slaty Flowerpiercer, Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher and hummingbirds including the Lesser Violetear, Volcano Hummingbird, Fiery-throated Hummingbird and White-throated Mountain Gem.
If you would like to be added to the email list please contact me. I hope you will join us in Costa Rica in November!!
Best,
Nick
