Private bird photography day tours from ANTIGUA GUATEMALA led by Knut Eisermann or Claudia Avendaño
Our private bird photography day tours provide opportunities to photograph numerous regional endemic bird species at close range, including Blue-and-white Mockingbird, White-eared Ground-Sparrow, Pink-headed Warbler, Bar-winged Oriole, and many others
Our private bird photography half or full day trips from Antigua Guatemala include:
Expert birding guide (Knut Eisermann or Claudia Avendaño).
Private transport including pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Antigua.
Entrance fees to nature reserves.
Bird checklist.
Prices starting at US$ 76.00 per person for 2 participants.
Start here planning your bird photography day trip from Antigua Guatemala, by using our online form, by Email, or by telephone / WhatsApp / Signal: +502 5308 5160:
Some of the birds photographed at our photo spots near Antigua Guatemala
White-eared Ground-Sparrow (Melozone leucotis).Bar-winged Oriole (Icterus maculialatus), an uncommon endemic bird of the highlands of northern Central America and southern Mexico.Rufous Sabrewing (Pampa rufa).Rufous-capped Warbler (Basileuterus rufifrons).Male Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird (Tilmatura dupontii).Immature male White-winged Tanager (Piranga leucoptera).Male Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) during spring migration in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus) in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Bushy-crested Jay (Cyanocorax melanocyaneus) in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus aurantiirostris).Black-vented Oriole (Icterus wagleri), restricted to the highlands of Mexico and northern Central America.Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) on the wintering grounds near Antigua Guatemala.White-naped Brushfinch (Atlapetes gutteralis).Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) on the wintering grounds near Antigua Guatemala.Blue-and-white Mockingbird (Melanotis hypoleucus) is restricted to the highlands of southern Mexico and northen Central America.Ruddy Foliage-gleaner (Clibanornis rubiginosus).Female Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo (vireolanius melitophrys).Male Rivoli's Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens).Female Blue Seedeater (Amaurospiza concolor) near Antigua Guatemala.Male Blue Seedeater (Amaurospiza concolor) near Antigua Guatemala.Juvenile Brown-backed Solitaire (Myadestes occidentalis), restricted to the highlands of Mexico and northen Central America.Green-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis viridipallens), restricted to the highlands of southern Mexico and northen Central America.Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) during spring migration in the highlands of Antigua Guatemala.Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) during spring migration in the highlands of Antigua Guatemala.Yellowish Flycatcher (Empidonax flavescens).Azure-crowned Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanocephala) in the highlands of Antigua Guatemala.Berylline Hummingbird (Saucerottia beryllina) in the highlands of Antigua Guatemala.Berylline Hummingbird (Saucerottia beryllina) in the highlands of Antigua Guatemala.Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) on the wintering grounds near Antigua Guatemala.Male Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Male Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Male Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Male Canada Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) during migration in highlands near Antigua Guatemala on its way to South America.Worm-eating Warbler (Helmitheros vermivorum) on the wintering grounds near Antigua Guatemala.Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Male MacGillivray's Warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Blue-headed-Vireo (Vireo solitarius) on its wintering grounds in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.Male Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) during spring migration in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) in the highlands near Antigua Guatemala.
What birders say about Bird Photography Tours with Knut Eisermann & Claudia Avendaño
"I spent an excellent day birding with Knut. He and Claudia organized a great day to achieve my target birds while working on bird photography. They are ethical, knowledgeable, and dedicated guides. I would highly recommend and would definitely repeat when I am Guatemala again." Joseph McKenna.
"Four of us went to Guatemala in the hope of photographing the regional endemics. Thanks to Knut's expertise, we saw and photographed almost all on our wish list. I would recommend CAYAYA BIRDING company for anyone birding or pursuing serious photography in Guatemala. Knut Eisermann not only knows the birds and how to find them, but is an accomplished photographer himself, so he knows just what a photographer needs when in the field. We can't wait to come back." Richard Greenspun, Florida, USA.
"I traveled with Knut Eisermann this past week, looking for highland species such as Horned Guan. We found almost all our target species and were able to get good photos of most of them. Knut is an excellent guide who instantly knows all the bird calls. He is very patient and doesn't mind the long drives to get to all the birding sites." Pete Ferrera, New York, USA.
"Just had my second, brilliant trip with Knut Eisermann. Honestly, can't think of how it could have been improved on. Knut and Claudia think of every single detail to make sure that everything goes smoothly and that, as a guest, you have the best possible birding experience. Knut is great company and is deeply knowledgeable. We found all the birds we went looking for, and I was lucky enough to get good chances for photos of each species. Spent part of our time together discussing our next trip together ... can't wait. Really recommend them, with no hesitation whatsoever ... wonderful way to experience a great birding country." Kevin Bartlett, Buenos Aires, Argentina.onwildground.com/
"I recommend CAYAYA BIRDING highly for either birders or photographers." Allan Obertreiber, Texas, USA.
"Absolutely every detail was beautifully planned and managed by Claudia Avendaño and Knut Eisermann ... nothing left to chance. Knut was our guide to three different locations and all were terrific. We are photographers rather than twitchers and we left Guatemala with great images of some key birds: Pink-headed Warbler, Orange-breasted Falcon, Ocellated Turkey, plus dozens of other great birds, including three species of motmot and four trogons. Knut is not only immensely knowledgeable, flexible and patient; he is also great company: plenty of laughs along with the birds. For anyone planning a birding trip, or more general nature-oriented trip to Guatemala, there really is no need to look further. Decades of hard work and commitment have made them the absolute leaders for this country." Kevin Bartlett, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"I highly recommend Knut Eisermann as a guide. His ability to spot birds I couldn't see was uncanny. They went above and beyond to get my luggage to me when it missed my flight and arrived later." David McDonald, Houston, Texas, USA.
