{"id":16098,"date":"2026-02-06T10:59:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jonathangiovannini.com\/in-the-land-of-black-grouse-capercaillie-23-27-april-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:57:45","slug":"in-the-land-of-black-grouse-capercaillie-23-27-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jonathangiovannini.com\/en\/in-the-land-of-black-grouse-capercaillie-23-27-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Land of Black Grouse & Capercaillie 23-27 APRIL 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Photographic tour in Northern Finland<\/strong> , in search of the symbolic species of the boreal forests<\/strong> , with a focus on black grouse<\/strong> and capercaillie<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

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DATES AND PARTICIPANTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DURATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Days and 4 Nights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATES<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 23-27, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Participants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DETAILS AND ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DIFFICULTY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PREPARATION AND EQUIPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No long hikes or other strenuous physical activities are planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODALITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography from a shed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cost and Tour Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TOUR LEADER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Lovera<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STARTING FROM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac3090<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u20ac790 deposit upon registration and balance due 60 days before departure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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HOW TO BOOK?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scroll to the bottom of the page<\/strong> and fill out the contact form,<\/strong> asking for more information<\/strong> on the event or confirming<\/strong> your participation. You will be quickly contacted on Whatsapp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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destination:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the heart of Northern Finland<\/strong> , where boreal forests<\/strong> stretch for miles and frozen lakes<\/strong> reflect the soft winter light, lies one of the most authentic and wild landscapes in Northern Europe. Here, nature reigns supreme and wildlife lives according to ancient rhythms, offering photographers a unique environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the snow-capped fir trees and silent clearings, the rituals of the black grouse<\/strong> and the capercaillie<\/strong> , two of the most iconic species of the Nordic forests, come to life. The hills are guarded by the elegant flight of the golden eagle<\/strong> , while in the most remote spots you can encounter the enigmatic Ural owl<\/strong> and Lapland owl<\/strong> , as well as fascinating ptarmigans<\/strong> and other typical Arctic species such as Siberian jays<\/strong> , stoats, and mountain hares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This remote corner of Finland is much more than a destination: it is a place where silence has a sound, where every step in the snow tells a story and where the light changes the landscape in a matter of seconds, creating atmospheres perfect for nature photography<\/strong> .An ideal journey for those seeking excitement, authenticity, and the opportunity to experience the magic of the Great North<\/strong> in one of its purest and most unspoiled forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tour information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our journey will begin at Kuusamo Airport<\/strong> , where you’ll meet the professional photographer and the rest of the group. From there, with a comfortable private transfer, we’ll head deep into the Finnish forests<\/strong> to our Base Camp<\/strong> , a typical Nordic cabin that will be our home for the entire experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After settling into your rooms, an introductory briefing<\/strong> will follow: the day-by-day program will be explained, along with the logic of the activities, the photographic approach to the different species, and any changes due to weather conditions or wildlife behavior. The goal is clear: to maximize photographic opportunities<\/strong> and make the most of every moment of the trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The days will be punctuated by sunrise and sunset sessions, moments of relaxation, and delicious traditional meals prepared in a local restaurant. The pace will be intense but well-balanced: there will be time for rest, but also for discussion, reviewing your shots, analyzing situations, and improving your technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A comprehensive post-production lesson<\/strong> is included during your stay, where you’ll discover an effective professional workflow for nature photography. It will be a valuable opportunity to learn how to best enhance images captured in typical Northern conditions: low light, snow, subtle contrasts, and camouflaged subjects<\/strong> . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before leaving, you will be added to a dedicated WhatsApp chat<\/strong> , where you will receive personalized advice on equipment, clothing, settings and physical preparation<\/strong> , as well as getting to know the other participants in advance.Clear and continuous communication to ensure a smooth, organized, and worry-free experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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photographic activities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This trip is a true full-immersion photography experience<\/strong> . Over five days, you’ll experience seven sessions<\/strong> dedicated to the iconic species of the Far North, alternating between professional lodges and short, itinerant activities in the forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our two main targets will be the black grouse<\/strong> and the capercaillie<\/strong> , protagonists of fascinating courtship rituals that take place in the early hours of dawn. For the capercaillie, we will spend the entire night in the hide<\/strong> : an intense, incredibly exciting experience, which allows you to be in the center of the arena already at first light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will also photograph the elegant golden eagle<\/strong> , positioning ourselves in dedicated hides on the snow-capped hills, and move into the forest to search for more elusive species such as Ural owls<\/strong> , Lapland owls<\/strong> , rock ptarmigans<\/strong> , Siberian jays<\/strong> and numerous Arctic passerines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sessions will vary depending on animal activity and weather conditions, which can change rapidly in these regions.The shelters are designed to offer comfort, invisibility and optimal shooting angles<\/strong> : some allow for ground-level<\/strong> shots, perfect for dynamic portraits, others are raised and equipped with comfortable seats<\/strong> for longer sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are no challenging treks planned: the only significant distances concern the golden eagle<\/strong> session, with a walk of about 1 km in the snow.Depending on the conditions, we may consider extra sessions<\/strong> or specific focuses on particularly active species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every moment is designed to offer you maximum photographic immersion<\/strong> , with the continuous support of the professional photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Base Camp:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the trip, we’ll stay in a quaint wooden cabin<\/strong> nestled in the silence of the forest, overlooking a picturesque frozen lake<\/strong> . A welcoming, warm, and inviting place, ideal for soaking up the Nordic atmosphere and recharging your batteries between sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facility has nine double rooms<\/strong> , three bathrooms<\/strong> , hot water<\/strong> , heating<\/strong> , electricity<\/strong> , Wi-Fi<\/strong> , and a large fireplace<\/strong> that will become the heart of our breaks. Here you can rest, edit photos, interact with other participants, dine on traditional dishes, and experience moments of authentic conviviality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of accommodation allows you to maintain constant contact with the surrounding environment: looking out the window, it’s common to see the soft snow falling, hear the silence of the forest, or spot some small animal moving among the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only nights spent outside the hut will be those dedicated to the capercaillie<\/strong> , when we will sleep directly inside the huts to be, at dawn, already in the heart of the arena.An intense, special and truly unique experience, which represents one of the most memorable moments of the entire tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Base Camp is not just accommodation: it is an authentic Nordic refuge<\/strong> , an integral part of the experience and perfectly in line with the Just Explorers philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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DAILY PROGRAM<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Day 1<\/summary>\n