A wildlife photographer's case book

This section gives detailed accounts of the steps taken and fieldcraft invoked to photograph individual species.

This is the information that wildlife photographers usually keep very quiet because they wish to maintain their advantage.

I have given a detailed 'blow by blow' account complete with failures that other photographers might conveniently forget!

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Birds of Prey

One of the most challenging photographic subjects.... Click for more details

Great Crested Grebes

This is the time of year that the wonderful Great Crested Grebe begins its mating ritual... Click for more details

Badgers

Badgers are in the news at the moment, especially in the South West... Click for more details

Sand Martins

Sand Martin behaviour is fascinating... Click for more details

There is no shame in visiting a Red Kite Centre...

There are several Red Kite Centres in Wales, where there is a happy compromise between photographing captive and wild birds. Click for more details

The deer hunter

Photographing wild deer bears no resemblance to taking pics at your local deer park Click for more details

Finding the elusive egret

Egrets are stunningly beautiful birds but do not allow access closer than 100 yards Click for more details

If you find a good idea...

When I first set up this website and planned my fieldcraft courses... Click for more details

Photographing woodpeckers

How to photograph woodpeckers and other woodland birds in natural surroundings Click for more details