I recently returned from an exhilarating seven-day bird photography expedition in Colombia, expertly led by the renowned Francisco Gomez (#fgomezphotography). This tour has undoubtedly set a new benchmark for all my future adventures. Francisco's meticulous organization and fantastic support team ensured our journey was nothing short of extraordinary. We explored some of the most breathtaking sites in Colombia, each more awe-inspiring than the last. Adding to the magic was the camaraderie among the tour participants—fellow photographers whom I have known for some time. This unique blend of stunning landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and cherished friendships made the trip truly unforgettable.




Andean Guan

Andean cock-of-the-rock

Andean cock-of-the-rock

Green-Tailed Golden Throat

Acorn Woodpecker

Black-billed Thrush

Saffron Finch

Blue-gray Tanager

Acorn woodpecker

Cocoa Woodpecker

Multicoloured Tanager

Blue-gray Tanager

Honeycreeper

Honeycreeper

Greater green Leafbird & Golden Tanager

Greater green Leafbird & Golden Tanager

Red headed barbet

Green Hermit

Racket-tail

Long-tailed Sylph

Speckled Hummingbird

Tawny-bellied Hermit

Andean Guan

Andean Guan

Mourning Dove

Speckled Hummingbird

Crested Bobwhite


Purple-throated euphonia, European greenfinch

White-necked Jacobin


Green Honeycreeper & Golden Tanager





Lacrimose Mountain Tanager

Slate-crowned Antpitta

Sickle-winged Guan

White-necked Jacobin

Green-crowned brilliant

Shining Sunbeam

Sword Bill Hummingbird








Green Honeycreeper & Saffron-crowned Tanager

Blue-winged Mountain Tanager

Summer Tanager

Speckled Hummingbird

Crimson-backed Tanager






Red headed Barbet


Flame-rumped Tanager











Chestnut wood quails


Andean Guan



Chestnut-crowned antpitta


Golden-naped Tanager

Red Crowned Woodpecker

Great Kiskadee

Andean motmot




Fork-tailed wood nymph





Velvet-purple coronet







Speckled Hummingbird, Fawn-breasted Brilliant & White-necked Jacobin



Another Speckled Hummingbird


