SOME HIGHLIGHTS
- Wild Golden Eagles as close as 10 m away
- Great opportunities to capture images of Golden Eagles
interacting with Ravens and sometimes fox
- Three days in very well-built hides
- Chances to photograph both White-tailed Sea Eagles and
Goshawks
- Chances to photograph Siberian Jays, Grey-headed Woodpeckers,
Bullfinches and other birds
- Only 3 photographers in each hide
- Single room is included in the price
In the very first hours of dawn, while the winter night still envelops the northern forests, we move silently through the snow towards our photography hides. The forest lies still and untouched; only the crunch beneath our boots and the cold air against our faces remind us where we are. This is how the day begins long before the sun appears – exactly as it should when photographing golden eagles.
Once inside the heated hides, we set up our equipment and begin the wait for the first light. As darkness slowly loosens its grip on the forest, our senses sharpen. Suddenly – a movement. A dark silhouette lands close to the hide. The golden eagle is already there. We wait impatiently for the light to become sufficient to start photographing…
The golden eagle is one of Sweden’s largest and most legendary birds of prey, a dream species for many nature photographers. Here, you are given unique opportunities to photograph wild golden eagles at close range, from professionally designed hides built specifically for wildlife photography. They offer safety, comfort, and optimal shooting angles – allowing you to fully focus on creating images.
The eagles appear very regularly and often provide dramatic and dynamic scenes. Sometimes they perch just meters from the lens’s minimum focusing distance; at other times, intense interactions unfold as foxes, ravens, and occasionally even white-tailed eagles make an appearance. The photographic opportunities are consistently of the highest possible quality.
Beyond golden eagles, there are excellent chances to capture the rich winter birdlife of northern Sweden. In front of the hides, species such as Siberian jay, grey-headed woodpecker, bullfinch, Eurasian jay, great spotted woodpecker, various tits, and sometimes even goshawk may appear – often unexpectedly and always with a surge of adrenaline.
All of this takes place in a sparkling winter landscape. The semi-arctic winter light, with its soft pastels, strong color contrasts, and long shadows, creates a magical setting. Falling snow, hoarfrost, and biting cold add further dimensions and opportunities for unique and atmospheric images.
This is not just a photography trip – it is an intimate and genuine nature experience in the heart of the northern winter, where each day brings new encounters and unforgettable moments.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Dinner)
Arrival at Bastuträsk train station or Skellefteå Airport. Our guide will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to Kalvträsk and our accommodation.
Day 2 – 4 (Breakfast – Packed lunch – Dinner)
These days are spent in the hides from early morning until early evening, photographing golden eagles and other birds. We rotate between the different hides according to a pre-arranged schedule.
Day 5 (Breakfast)
After breakfast, our journey home begins with transfer to Bastuträsk train station or Skellefteå Airport.
Photographic leader
Conny Lundström has spent much of his life in forests and wilderness, so when his interest in photography emerged, it naturally led him to focus on wilderness photography. Over time, photographing golden eagles became his major project, one he has devoted nearly 25 years to.
Conny has extensive experience in photo guiding and meticulously planning photography sessions from his hides to achieve the best possible results.
After winning a first prize for a close-up shot of a golden eagle in Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the world’s largest and most prestigious nature photography competition, doors opened for him to contribute to several international photo and nature magazines, including BBC Wildlife Magazine. He is also featured in the book Light on the Earth, which, according to its publisher BBC, showcases one of the world’s finest collections of nature photography.
Conny’s images and articles have frequently appeared in Swedish press and advertising as well.
