Autumn in the Highlands
Autumn was late to arrive in the Scottish Highlands this year but once it did the colours were stunning and the wildlife fantastic, as always!
Autumn was late to arrive in the Scottish Highlands this year but once it did the colours were stunning and the wildlife fantastic, as always!
Watching red squirrels is good for the soul! I’ve therefore introduced a 3 day residential workshop to photograph these wonderful creatures in a couple of very different locations in the Scottish Highlands. Join me, Karen Miller, a professional wildlife photographer and red squirrel expert for three fantastic days in the company of the squirrels.
I haven’t travelled far over the summer from my home in the Scottish Highlands, but there’s been no need to! I’ve enjoyed the company of red squirrels, badgers, rabbits, pine martens and mountain hares amongst other amazing experiences.
It was great to spend a week in Perthshire in July where not only did I conduct a workshop but also visited a wonderful photography hide as well as seeing mountain hares, osprey, marsh harrier and much much more.
It was wonderful to return to Lunga and the company of the personable puffins again after missing my regular May trips due to Covid.
What is an “emotive image”? In this blog I’ll do my best to explain and provide a few tips on how you might go about taking them.
Another year, another lockdown and I count myself extremely lucky to have such wonderful wildlife including red squirrels both in my gardens and my local wood.
read more Lockdown: The Sequel. Thank Goodness for Red Squirrels and Snow!
I’ve had a wonderful summer following four amazing mountain hare leverets as they mature into stunning adults.
Now autumn has arrived in the Scottish Highlands I’m enjoying watching my red squirrel family amongst the golds and oranges of the season.
August in the Highlands – mountain hares in stunning heather and time spent with my ever-growing red squirrel family
read more August in the Highlands: Mountain Hares, Red Squirrels and Millions of Midges!