About

It's about honoring the pause before the flight.

The best frames come from patience — reading the light, learning a bird's rhythm, and waiting for the moment the wild reveals itself. Every image is a small act of attention.

That's also how the tours are run. Small groups, hides and gardens rather than long treks, and enough time in one place to actually get the shot.

I'm Eric Patdu. I lead small photography tours because the way I like to photograph birds — slowly, in one place, waiting — is difficult to do in a large group and easy in a group of eight.

My personal portfolio lives at ericpatdu.com (opens in a new tab). This site is for the tours.

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Eric Patdu standing on a forest trail in Costa Rica, binoculars on his chest and a telephoto lens at his side
Eric in the field Photograph by my lovely wife, Bing