Private Full-Day Bird Watching and Photography by Lake Neuchâtel

Name: Private Full-Day Bird Watching and Photography by Lake Neuchâtel
Brand: Salva Fauna
SKU: bed226ca-2308-4241-8a9f-16bb84e8ca38

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Summary

For this day devoted to the observation and photography of the birds of Lake Neuchâtel, the conditions are promising. The cloud cover provides soft, diffused light, and the lake is home to one of the most important wintering bird varieties in Switzerland throughout the winter. On the way to the observatory, we stop in front of a pretty group of Eurasian Siskins, a small yellow and green bird. True to their name, they feed on an alder tree. We give some techniques to our participants for successful backlit shots. We then spend the first part of the morning in the observatory which overlooks a small piece of water surrounded by a very large reed bed. After an hour and a half of waiting, two reeds near the observatory suddenly start to move. The king of the place makes his entrance, the mythical Great Bittern! This bird is part of the heron family Ardeidae. Usually so rare to observe, it does us the honor of its presence

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

We still meet several classic species of alpine lakes, such as Great Cormorants, a Gadwall in the middle of Mallard Ducks, or a discreet Reed Sparrow. A European Robin also makes us happy perching near or feasting on berries, sometimes within easy reach of our group. Enough to make nice images. We will take a few hours to discover both Réserve de Cudrefin and Réserve du Fanel where many bird species can be seen. After that, we will go to Pro Natura Centre Champ-Pittet. We will have an early lunch there at the Café-Restaurant Champ-Pittet, and then spend a couple of hours in this beautiful nature center watching and photographing the birds of the Grande Cariçaie. We will finally explore a third birding hotspot of Lake Neuchâtel before heading back to our meeting point. The day trip will end in the late afternoon.

What’s included?

Your donation to Salva Fauna Conservation Fund.
Transportation during the day trip
Lunch
Photographic guiding and instruction
Image reviews, post-processing instruction
Drinks
Camera (bring your own)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Salva Fauna

About operator:

Salva Fauna has been created with the crazy idea of reconciling man with nature. Bringing you in the most beautiful places, in front of the most charismatic wild animals. With a focus on wildlife and nature photography. Our ethical day trips and wildlife tours give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. Enjoy memorable encounters with wildlife in the most beautiful places. In private or with a very small group, for couples, family, colleagues or friends, create lasting memories. We are here to create tailor made tours just for you. You will be accompanied by our expert guides, learn from the best and improve your naturalistic and photographic knowledge. Our tours are designed for nature lovers who want to live an ethical experience, respecting animals and their habitat. In addition, we contribute to the conservation of the species that we see by donating to local associations or to the Salva Fauna Conservation Fund and our observations are submitted to specialized sites.