Embark on a 3 nights and 4 days bird photography masterclass expedition with DCP Expeditions and OM System to the Himalayan birding paradise of Sattal, Shyamkhet, Ramgarh, and Ranikhet. This immersive experience is curated to explore the lush forests, high-altitude meadows, and serene water bodies of Uttarakhand, which attract a rich diversity of avian life, including both Himalayan endemics and migratory species.
Spread across multiple birding hotspots, this tour offers unparalleled opportunities to photograph vibrant species like the Himalayan Rubythroat, Red-billed Leothrix, Blue-throated Barbet, Great Barbet, Rufous Sibia, White-crested Laughingthrush, Verditer Flycatcher, and many more. Our journey takes you from the dense oak and pine forests of Sattal and Ramgarh to the picturesque heights of Ranikhet, allowing varied backdrops and light conditions to elevate your images.
Whether you’re aiming to refine your skills in forest bird photography or chase fleeting frames in natural low light, this masterclass is guided by experienced DCP mentors who will offer both hands-on learning in the field and focused reviews to level up your photographic game.
Target Species: Black Francolin, Common Green Magpie, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Great Barbet, Blue-throated Barbet, Russet Sparrow, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Common Rosefinch, Asian Barred Owlet, Brown Fish Owl, Tawny Fish Owl, Crested Kingfisher, Slaty-backed Forktail, Little Forktail, Spotted Forktail, European Goldfinch, Maroon Oriole, Grey-winged Bluebird, Yellow-breasted Greenfinch, Green-tailed Sunbird, Scaly Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Long-billed Thrush, Chestnut Thrush, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Black Eagle, Scaly-bellied Woodpecker, Black-chinned Babbler, Black-faced Warbler, Collared Owlet, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Himalayan Woodpecker, Mountain Bulbul, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Black-throated Tit, Striated Laughingthrush, Buff-barred Warbler, Ashy-throated Warbler, Cheer Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Aberrant Bush Warbler, Western Crowned Warbler, Himalayan Rubythroat, Siberian Rubythroat, Yellow-bellied Fantail, Bar-tailed Treecreeper, Brown Dipper, Whistler’s Warbler, Grey-winged Blackbird, Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Red Junglefowl, Rufous-bellied Niltava, White-throated Laughingthrush, Speckled Piculet, Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, and Himalayan Parakeet.
This bird photography expedition in Uttarakhand is designed to offer an immersive learning experience amidst breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity — the perfect blend of field-based birding, advanced photography techniques, and the thrill of capturing some of India’s most spectacular Himalayan birds.
