Harpy Eagle Testimonial by Johan Knobel

Johan Knobel • May 27, 2026

Harpy eagle nest — majestic, awe-inspiring

by Johannn Knobel


It was a great trip. Colombia is beautiful and the people were very friendly. The Harpy Eagle nest was quite remote. Reaching the camp required one short flight from Bogota, two road transfers on increasingly tricky roads, and some trekking, with a horse on standby for baggage if needed. Without the logistics of Retorno Photo Tours, this would have been impossible. With their assistance, it was a wonderful adventure. Maria and Haido were excellent guides. The tented accommodation was comfortable and the food tasty and the portions generous. We saw the female eagle well and made interesting observations of the well-grown eaglet in the nest. Unspoilt rainforest, rugged mountainous terrain, a spectacular waterfall and an abundance of tropical birds all contributed to an unforgettable experience.



By Cielo Millán Álvarez May 27, 2026
"Llevo más de tres años realizando viajes icónicos por Colombia haciendo tours fotográficos de aves y naturaleza con retorno, lo que me ha llevado a conocer excelentes lugares del país donde he cumplido con todas las expectativas propuestas en las especies que hemos ido a buscar para fotografiar.
By Carlos Pache May 27, 2026
"Mi primera experiencia con David,de RETORNO, fue simplemente espectacular.
By Emil and Lily Vacek May 27, 2026
David made us feel very safe. He was a most wonderful host and we felt like we have always known him. He introduced us to his country, culture, people and, of course, all those wonderful birds he promised he would.
By Akhil Vinayak Menon May 27, 2026
“I recently joined Retorno Photo Tours on a bird photography trip to Colombia, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish.
By Gilberto López Espina May 27, 2026
"We did a trip with David and Retorno in July of 2025 and our expectations were beyond exceeded.
By Murali Subramanian May 27, 2026
"We did a trip with David and Retorno in July of 2025 and our expectations were beyond exceeded.
By Paul Janosi May 27, 2026
Colombia is a must-visit destination for bird photographers. The country offers stunning scenery, vibrant culture,and exceptionally warm, welcoming people.
By Frederic Izquierdo May 27, 2026
Last November, I went on a week-long tour with Retorno Photo and I could summarize it with great birding, great company and good food.
By Michael Vodiansky May 27, 2026
Our bird photography tour in Colombia from Medellín to Cali was outstanding from start to finish.
By David Casas May 27, 2026
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