Description

A new and unique photography holiday centred on the unforgettable winged Jewel – the Spanish Moon Moth!

Join us on an exclusive photography holiday into the scenic heart of Spain, dedicated to capturing the majestic Spanish Moon Moth and an incredible array of Iberian biodiversity. Just before summer begins, the mixed forests of Scots pine and Pyrenean oak come alive with the emergence of one of Europe’s most magnificent insects—the Spanish Moon Moth (Actias isabellae). With large emerald wings that grace the night skies for only a fleeting few days, this winged jewel is the ultimate prize for macro and wildlife photographers.

To ensure an intimate experience and personalized tuition, this workshop is capped at very limited places. You will be guided by an award-winning local professional photographer with over a decade of experience, alongside macro photography specialist Oliver Wright, who also leads our photography trips in Bulgaria and Greece. Together, they will guide you through pristine habitats to photograph wild orchids, vibrant butterflies, and fascinating macro subjects.

Target Species Overview

Here is a very small selection of what we will be looking for and photographing; there will be many more fascinating and beautiful subjects.

Montañas de Prades

• Insects: Owly Sulphur (Libelloides coccajus), Conehead Mantis (Empusa pennata), Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon).
• Orchids: Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera), Woodcock Orchid (Ophrys scolopax), Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea), Red Helleborine (Cephalanthera rubra), Bird’s-nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis).

Sierra de Albarracín

• Moths & Plants: Spanish Moon Moth (Actias isabellae), Oak Hawk-moth (Marumba quercus), Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia).
• Orchids: Long-lipped Serapias (Serapias vomeracea), Common Twayblade (Listera ovata), Frog Orchid (Coeloglossum viride), Early-purple Orchid (Orchis mascula).

Contact us now to find out more or reserve places on what we expect to be a very popular tour!