Although the Crane migration is one of the most prominent feature of the autumn Hortobágy, the photography season is very short. Our Crane photography Tour targeting the Cranes when they are drinking and bathing – this is a unique subject. Every year we run a single tour only in early September. The 2016 tour date is already online and you can book it here!

Another highlight in early September is the arrival of the mighty Dotterels. If the summer is dry – as usual – several trips arriving by late August. Some of them still in the remnants of the breeding plumage and also juvenile birds present. We allways devote some time to photograph these charismatic waders on this tour!

Other possibilities in the late summer period could include waterbirds like Little Crake and migrants from the various drinking hides.

The 2015 tour was yet again a good one with Cranes and Dotterels. Join us for 2016!

Drinking and bathing Crane is one of the main subject. Great to see these birds in action (Photo: János Oláh).

Drinking and bathing Crane is one of the main subject on this tour. Great to see these birds in action (Photo: János Oláh).

Cranes are very social birds and often trumpetting together (Photo: János Oláh).

Dotterels were photographed on the 2015 tour again (Photo: János Oláh).

Juvenile Dotterel (Photo: János Oláh)

Sakertour team