Bird Photography in Bulgaria (But Do I Get the Golden Oriole?)

Bird Photography in Bulgaria: In June 2019 I was lucky enough to spend a few days in the beautiful Bulgarian countryside, photographing a variety of birds. My priority species was the secretive, and difficult to photograph... Golden Oriole. Some photos were from wooden hides whilst others were the result of improvisation, including using the back of a transit van! Despite being a very short trip, the memories will be strong - not just the amazing sightings of bird-life but the rich sounds and tranquil surroundings of this beautiful little patch of Bulgaria. Watch the video to see if I manage to photograph my target bird. A big thank you to Terry for making this video possible and for sharing his passion with me.
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[@zeljkosarancic2006]

Great video!

[@captinktm]

Great vid. We live here in Bulgaria, and have chased that Golden Oriole shot, we have been here 7 years and got one, yes one good shot. Yes we hear them, yes we catch a glimpse has they fly past but getting one to sit for a photo is dam near impossible.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

They can be really difficult. Luckily I have a contact and they are regularly around his land.

[@GlenDomulevicz]

I watched this one out of order. Need to go back. Your trips to eastern Europe offer a different setting and opportunities. Glad you got the last image as Golden Oriole. Never thought about using the back of van for a blind/hide. Good idea.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

I have really enjoyed Eastern Europe over the last few years. i do think there is a lot of potential.. and lots of room too - less people and in some cases very under-visited by photographers.

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Brilliant mate. Just shows patients pays off.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Cheers mate. Thanks for commenting.

[@soumenroychowdhuryphotogra864]

Amazing stuff. Keep it up

[@rador111]

Great video! I hope you enjoy your stay in Bulgaria. Welcome back!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you. I look forward to coming back next year!

[@evgenygorshkov9893]

Great !!! Great !!! Great !!!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank You!!!

[@terryayling2014]

Well done Paul,brought back all the memories of your few days here.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thanks terry. Was a privilege. Wonderful place.. very special.

[@chrissaunders1842]

I could feel your excitement Paul.. been there myself so many times and couldn't wait to get home to see them on the computer screen.. lovely programme

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you Chris. I really hoped that would come through.. tried to keep it as real as possible. It was a crazy few days, I had just over two days to shoot.. and not much sleep! So to get what I did in that time was pretty amazing. I also saw my first wryneck, black stork and Egyptian culture.

[@vincenzogenesis4556]

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[@iantilden1971]

Great video Paul, love the hide and what a capture. Now cant wait for my trip to Bulgaria with you next year and of course my first closeup of a Golden Oriole. Well done mate, regards Ian

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thanks for that Ian. Yes, I’m sure it will be a good few days. Am looking forward to it. A new hide is being built as we speak!

[@stuartthegrant]

It all paid of in the end Paul. Well done..

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thanks Stuart!

[@Thultmark]

Inspiring. Thank you

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you very much Torbjorn.

[@GingerPhotographer]

Well done Paul, great Vlog!

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you indeed!

[@klackon1]

Cracking video.

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Cheers Pete.

[@brigittehandy6458]

Excellent video. Can you tell us where in Bulgaria it was and where to book the hides? Thanks a lot . Greetings from Germany . Brigitte

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Hi Brigitte. This is a joint venture with the landowner over there. Most of these hides have not been used by any clients yet - so I will be the first to take people here. We have since developed two more hides, including a tower hide reflection pool. If you are interested in joining a future trip to Bulgaria, send me an email at [e-mail] and I can give you more information. Or you can join my mailing list on the website.

[@ZaberAnsaryOfficial]

Awesome images Paul. Do you update on eBird though?

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you. I I don’t use ebird.

[@jceconi]

Good afternoon Paul! I really like your videos, although I don't understand English very much ... My name is João Ceconi, I live in Brazil, in the state of São Paulo. I'm thinking of buying an Extender but I'm in doubt between 1.4x or 2x I have a 70 ~ 200 f / 4 L USM lens without the IS. I use a Canon 6D What do you have to advise me? thank you.

[@debankurbiswas]

love it, but please add bird names, it is more informative then , thanks

[@PaulMiguelPhotography]

Thank you Debankur. I will probably do this next time.