Fabulous first half of my photographic special tour for @Naturetrek to Madagascar. Some unbelievable landscapes, wildlife and experiences. Here is a very brief snapshot & plenty more to share soon!

So many extraordinary highlights guiding for Naturetrek in Madagascar. The Giraffe Weevils were amazing & the Milky Way in the Spiny Forest was spectacular! A few days to go and so many highlights to share. Next trip back here in 2025 if interested.

Another fine few days guiding for Naturetrek on the Somerset Winter Wildlife tour. Plenty of highlights with 11 Crossbill leading the list for many. The male Red-crested Pochard though starred as it photo-bombed our group shot at Cheddar Reservoir; magic!

Another fine week featuring the Forest of Dean & Somerset Levels for Naturetrek. Plenty of winter wildlife on show with lots of memorable moments. This tour will run again in November 2024.

Fabulous first couple of days co-leading a Provence trip for Naturetrek. Such an interesting place with so much wildlife & history. Over 2000 Cranes, Wallcreeper, Water Pipit, Glossy Ibis with Hen Harrier, Booted Eagle, Firecrest, Rock Sparrow & more.

Another successful photographic tour to The Gambia completed last week. A fabulous 8 days exploring the mangroves, wetlands and forest close to Banjul for Naturetrek. Too many highlights to show here but for more details please visit my website.

Currently leading two tours to Thailand for Naturetrek. The first is a birdwatching trip and so far we've seen 275 birds in 9 days with some incredible highlights. The best probably was the Hodgson's Frogmouth (see below). Next tour will be in February 2025.

Currently leading the inaugural Naturetrek to Thailand on a photographic special for birds & mammals. Some incredible sightings working from hides, boats & on foot. Plenty more highlights to come. Next tour February 2025 so please check my website for details.

An amazing first day exploring the Isle of Mull for Naturetrek. These shots of two separate females and kits were taken during the first morning. Fieldcraft is so important to prevent disturbance & maximise the customer experience. A wonderful start to the tour.

A mixture of White-tailed & Golden Eagle images from our first afternoon on Mull for Naturetrek. Another brilliant experience and a very happy group! The goldie was superb in such a glorious blue sky. Thanks to Martin Keivers for another super outing.

Fabulous end to my Isle of Mull tour for Naturetrek. Amazing weather, superb accommodation and stunning wildlife. Next year's tour is almost full so let me know if you're keen to come. Here are some creative shots from our trip with Turus Mara on Saturday.

Absolutely stunning day guiding for Naturetrek at Steart Marshes & Point today with the highlight a self found Woodchat Shrike! 😀e

Amazing day guiding for Naturetrek today with locating a #BlackTern, over 10 Bittern, 13 Hobby, endless Marsh Harrier, two Cuckoo, Spotted Flycatcher, Grass Snake, Viviparous Lizard, Weasel and hundreds of Odonata and Lepidoptera. #somersetbirds RSPB Ham Wall

Found a male Blue-headed Yellow Wagtail this afternoon at Steart Marshes. See BirdGuides for exact location. I must be on a roll this spring! 😂 #somersetbirds

Another successful Forest of Dean in Spring tour completed for Naturetrek. Birds, mammals and butterflies galore including some stunning Wood White, Nightjar, incredible displaying Woodcock, Pied Flycatcher, Common Shrew, Wild Boar & lots of bats!

Fab first three-night tour for Naturetrek to the Cotswolds AONB this week. So many highlights including 16 species of orchid, butterflies, moths, birds and mammals. Great food, excellent wildlife and wonderful landscapes.

A dream to reach St. Kilda this week with Naturetrek. Amazing wildlife in the Hebrides despite the challenging weather. Landings on Hirta, North Uist, Canna, Sanday, Rum & Lunga so far. Spectacular seabird cliffs, stunning Puffins, elusive Corncrakes & cute Snipe chicks!

Here we go; the 2024 Global Birdfair! The forecast is good and the new venue looks amazing. Fingers crossed for a fantastic weekend. If you’re visiting, do come and say hi! I’m exhibiting in Swallow marquee, stand 22.

Absolutely buzzing after seeing five Snow Leopard together on my current Mongolia tour for Naturetrek. A mother with four of last year’s cubs. Two shown here. Stunning landscapes & wonderful mammals & birds too, what a place.

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