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Location

Coorg

Duration

4D/3N

32,000 38,500

32,000₹ 38,500

Overview

3 nights 4 days Bird Photography Masterclass Expedition at Coorg, one of the hotspots of the Western Ghats for the amazing aviab biodiversity that is found around this place during monsoons.

DCP Experts

DCP Safety

Entry fees

Images Review

Meals

Post Event

Stay

About The Tour

The Western Ghats is considered as one of the top ten global biodiversity hot-spots. These mountains cover approximately 1,40,000 sq km and is home to a number of endemic plants, animals, birds, amphibian and reptilian species. Apart from over 450 species of birds (35% endemic) and 140 mammal species (around 20% endemic), the Ghats host approximately 260 reptile species (over 60% endemic). 

Coorg is extremely popular among bird photographers because of the ease of photographic opportunities that the camp site offers. The property touches the Devarakadu (Gods Forest) on one side and offers a plethora of colorful birds of the Western Ghats within the camp site itself. 

The property also has 4 observatories (hides). Two are feeders - one for morning photography and the other for evening photography. One is a water observatory generally evening with good opportunities to make some reflection shots of some birds that come to bathe, and the most recent addition  is a Parakeet Observatory. Apart from the birding observatories, the property also have some trails that you can walk around in the estate that can also present many more opportunities for birding.

Target species

Malabar grey hornbill, White cheeked barbet, Greater Flame back woodpecker, Lesser Flame back woodpecker, Rufous Treepie, Red vented Bulbul, Hill Myna, Black -throated Munia, Racket-tail Drongo, Golden Fronted Leaf Bird, Red cheek Bulbul, Indian Robin, Yellow browed Bulbul, Black- naped Monarch Flycatcher, Oriental Magpie-robin, White browed wagtail, Puff throated Babbler, Dark fronted Babbler, Common Emerald Dove, Paradise flycatcher, Malabar Parakeet, Plum headed Parakeet and many more.

Quick Information

Route:

Coorg

Start Point:

Coorg

Duration:

3 nights 4 days

End Point:

Coorg

Inclusions

  • Bird photography exppedition in the core of Western Ghats
  • DCP Masterclass mentor for on field handholding
  • Pick up and drop from Madikeri – Coorg - Madikeri
  • Accommodation at for 3 nights and 4 days
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Veg) during the stay.
  • All Taxes and service charges.

Experts

How To Reach

Reach Mangalore airport. Take a cab to Coorg Honey Valley , which is around 106 kms from Mangalore. 

Reach Madikeri railway station. We will arrange pickup from Madikeri.

You can take a cab to Coorg Honey Valley  which is around 140 kms from Mangalore airport

Getting Ready

Things to carry:

  • Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm
  • Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
  • Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
  • Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
  • Carrying a Tripod is a must for all bird photography workshops
  • Body Warmer for the chilly early mornings.
  • It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
  • Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
  • Carry a pair of good binoculars

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Itinerary

The meeting point is Madikeri, which is 8 km from Coorg. We will be travelling to Coorg together. You will be welcomed with a welcome drink. Checkin, freshen up and have your lunch and then take some rest.

In the evening, we will be exploring one of the many hides the property has. The property also have some trails that you can walk around in the estate that can also present many more opportunities for birding. We will try our best to explore the  area for some night birding opportunity.

Have dinner and retire for the night.

Wake up early in the morning. Today we plan a full day birding and bird photography starting from morning 6:30 AM till evening 6:00 PM. Breakfast, lunch and the dinner will be served as per scheduled time. Our expert will guide you on phtography tips and handhold to make better composition on field. In the evening, we will explore one more bird hide for making some amazing images of the resident avi fauna. After dinner, join our panel expert for a post processing session and tips on photography. 

 

Wake up early in the morning. Today we plan a full day birding and bird photography starting from morning 6:30 AM till evening 6:00 PM. Breakfast, lunch and the dinner will be served as per scheduled time. Today in the evening, we will be exploring the newly built parakeet hide. Have a group discussion over the observations till date and retire for the day after having a delicious dinner.

 

Birding in the morning for first few hours. Post breakfast, the expedition comes to an end. We will head back towards our respective destinations.


Field Learnings

On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following

  1. How to approach Wildlife in the field
  2. Different modes of shooting (Av / A, Tv / S, M and P)
  3. Exposure control in field under difficult light conditions
  4. Mastering metering techniques (Spot, partial, center weighted, evaluative)
  5. Mastering auto focus, focusing points, AF locking and focus tracking for moving subjects
  6. How to get sharp images of moving subjectså
  7. Framing and composition in the field
  8. Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Image processing workshop

To maximize and complete your photographic learning, join our evening session of informal discussions on digital image processing. Our Expert will work on few of his own images or a few of yours (which you have clicked during the day) and demonstrate various techniques of image processing to give a final shape to your artwork. The following will be discussed

  1. RAW files processing
  2. Histogram and exposure control
  3. Colour correction methods
  4. Cropping and image resizing
  5. Sharpening, cloning, dodging and burning
  6. Noise reduction
  7. Composition

Package Cost

Rs 32,000 per head inclusive of all taxes

*To know charges for foreign nationals please write to info@dcpexpeditions.com

Cost includes

  • Pick up and drop from Madikeri – Coorg - Madikeri
  • Accommodation at for 3 nights and 4 days
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (Veg / Non Veg) during the stay.
  • All Taxes and service charges.

Cost does not include:

  • Pick up and drop from Mangalore / Mysore – Coorg - Mangalore / Mysore.
  • Mineral Water, Soft Drinks, Laundry Charges, Phone Calls, Tips etc.
  • Any kind of insurance, Medical or/and Emergency Charges.
  • Any extra meals not included in the above itinerary
  • Travel cost of reaching Mangalore / Mysore

Map

Coorg, Karnataka


Policies

Cancellation policy

  1. All cancellations before 30 days of the event date - 100% credit
  2. All cancellations between 20 - 30 days of the event date - 50% credit
  3. All cancellations within 20 days of the event date - No credit possible

FAQ's

Yes. Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.



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