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Autumn Wildlife of the Scottish Highlands - Photography Tour
Tour Code: GBR156A specialist photography tour focusing on the birds and mammals of the Cairngorms.
£2,195 (land only)
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Summary
This week-long autumn tour focuses on some of the iconic species that can be found year round in the Scottish Highlands, from the Red Squirrels that bound around the forest floors to the montane species such as Mountain Hare and Red Deer. We’ll also take time to photograph woodland birds, visit a rookery where it’s possible to capture some stunning black and white images, as well as seek out the graceful Whooper Swans that have returned to overwinter, not forgetting the stunning landscapes that we can find around us. Evening excursions will include a Pine Marten hide and some astrophotography.
- Use of specialist photography hides
- Mammals include Red Squirrel, Mountain Hare, Pine Marten and Red Deer
- Photograph Red Grouse and woodland birds
- Stunning scenery of the Cairngorm Mountains, Speyside and Caledonian pine forests
Grading
Grade B. There will be a moderate amount of walking on this tour, including over some rougher terrain, and you must be able to carry your photography equipment.
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What's Included?
- Food:
All meals is included in the cost of the tour, from the evening meal on Day 1 to lunch on Day 7.
Dates & Prices
2024
Tour Leader: Oliver Smart
Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties. Alongside an emerging interest in photography, learning the art of bird ringing and volunteering for the Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO and RSPB, Oliver has put time to good use. His main passion is birds and through photography he has built a diverse collection of imagery, which is represented by both RSPB Images and Alamy. Combined with a desire to travel, Oliver has explored many parts of the world; his favourite destinations usually including a seabird colony or two, where the sight, sound, smell and opportunities for a photographer are second to none. His claim to fame to date though is an image he took in the Seychelles which has been used on a bank note!
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2026
Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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