White-winged tern breeds in south-eastern Europe, central Asia and far-east Russia, so birds that arrive here are those that have overshot their breeding grounds, usually during south-easterly winds, while returning from wintering areas. These overshoots carry on flying and can be found virtually anywhere there is a suitable large area of water for the birds
As an avid macro photographer, creating a small wild garden at home was one of the best decisions I ever made. As the space matured, it became a haven for insects and was always full of macro subjects. Having a location close to home that is reliable for photography means I can spend much more
This image was shot wide and low – very nearly half-submerged low – from the Shetland Seabird Tours boat that operates beneath the 25,000-strong gannet colony at Noss, Shetland. While I’m usually on the boat in a guiding capacity, I do occasionally get the chance to shoot for myself, and this being one of the
Having been brought up on non-negotiable bird walks, studying zoology and conservation for five years and being a hobbyist wildlife photographer for 10 years, when I embarked on my backpacking wildlife photography trip at the start of 2023, I knew the Galápagos was where I had to finish the trip. The Galápagos is an incredible
