Nick Leadley Nature Photography

04/07/2026

Registration for the 2026 Rangeley Birding festival is now open. Trips are filling up fast so don't delay if you want to experience birding the western mountains of Maine.
This Thursday (April 9) the second episode in the 2026 season of Maine Public Broadcasting's Borealis airs at 8:30 p.m. Tune in to see host Aislinn Sarnacki as she visit's last year's festival.
Hope to see you in June. Use the link in the photo to register and for further information.
Cheers!

03/30/2026

I am honored to be serving on the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust's Outdoor Recreation Council. One of the goal's of the ORC is to develop a long-range plan for the trails on the RLHT properties. The trust is seeking input through the following brief survey.

Please take the time to respond.

Help Inform the Future of Conservation in the Rangeley Lakes Region We want to hear what conservation means to you. Your input from this 3‑5 minute survey will help RLHT learn what matters to you. The survey will remain open until April 13, 2026,

12/23/2025

Certainly larger and no less colorful than some other Costa Rican birds, the King Vulture was definitely a thrill to see and photograph in the northern part of the country.

There are a few spaces left and the deadline to register is approaching. Hope you can join us to see the amazing Costa Rican birds and hone your photography skills.

https://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/central-and-south-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-nature-photography-nick-leadley

Enjoy!

08/16/2025

After 20-plus years of photgraphing Common Loons they never cease to show me something new. Captured this adult feeding on an aquatic snail, something I have never seen before. Never get tired of all that Common Loons show me. Enjoy!

07/19/2025

Join us in Costa Rica for a great bird photography experience! Get the chance to see beautiful birds like the Black-collared Hawk.

https://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/central-and-south-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-rainforests-to-sea-photography-leadley-25

Enjoy!

04/27/2025

A spelndid Black-crowned Tityra in late day light just before sundown. Had the wonderful opportunity to photograph this beautiful bird in the north of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica: Rainforests To The Sea, November 6-15, 2025

Don't miss the chance to sign up for the November trip when we return to Costa Rica to find the migrating birds have returned. Join us for 10 great days of wildlife photography!

Here is the link to the website with all necessary information or feel free to contact me with any questions.

https://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/central-and-south-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-rainforests-to-sea-photography-leadley-25

Here's what one participant from the April trip had to say before the adventure was even over;

"We are having one of, if not the very best, photo trips we've ever been on. Andres, Nick, and Carlos have all been superb: friendly, knowledgeable, gracious, and eager to make our trip unforgettable. They have succeeded!"

Tom B., Pennsylvania

Thanks for visiting.

04/19/2025

A beautiful pair of Pacific Screech Owls taken in Cano Negro, Costa Rica.

The April 9-17 trip with five photographers was a success with great bird sightings and photo ops.

On the November we'll be returning to Boca Tapada and other locations for bird photography, plus a visit to the cloud forest in Monteverde for the Resplendant Quetzal and down the Pacific Coast to Carara National Park and the Tarcoles River.

Registration is open so sign up now. Here's the link to the page at Holbrook Tours with all the necessary information including full itinerary.

https://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/central-and-south-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-rainforests-to-sea-photography-leadley-25

November is a great month for bird photography as all the northern migrants have returned and the Costa Rican species are active. So book now before the slots fill up.

Please contact me with any questions you may have.

03/14/2025

Three beautifully colored members of the Tit family recently photographed in the Cotswolds area in England. Enjoy!

Blue Tit (top), Great Tit (bottom right), Coal Tit (bottom left)