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Puffin.⁠ ⁠ It feels like only yesterday that I

Puffin.⁠
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It feels like only yesterday that I was heading out on choppy waters to visit Staffa and Lunga, for the first time this year.⁠
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Now I am sifting through the images and footage from my final trip of the year, and it's been a wonderful experience each time.⁠
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I've seen Lunga carpeted in wildflowers, with the sweet scent of bluebells. Thousands of seabirds milling around the islands, as rafts floating on the water or clouds, spiraling through the skies.⁠
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And I've seen the result of the hard work of the seabirds that travel to these islands each summer, to create new life.⁠
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Roll on 2022 and all the adventures, sights and smells that brings from the Treshnish Isles.⁠
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And finally, thanks to all at the team of Turus Mara who have taken me out to the islands throughout the year.⁠
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#puffin #CanonR5 #Lunga #Treshnish #TurusMara #puffintherapy #sparkles #guiding #workshop

Otter.⁠ ⁠ From a ridiculously close encounter

Otter.⁠
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From a ridiculously close encounter this week when out with our clients on our wildlife photography tour.⁠
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Having watched this young male otter hunting for a while, we approached to where we thought he might come ashore, but he chose to come a lot closer to us than we had imagined he might.⁠
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At one point, he was too close for me to focus on, and I was using the EF 100-400mm mk2 lens, with a 0.9m limit! ⁠
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Thank goodness for silent shooting on my Canon R5.⁠
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After a quick clean nearby, he mooched further along the seaweed-covered shore, found a small crab to crunch on, before heading off out into the loch again, leaving everyone with daft grins on our faces.⁠
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Today is my first full day off since the beginning of the month. We (Andy Howard and me) have shared some incredible and memorable moments with the wildlife here on Mull with our clients, some of whom have clearly caught the "Mull Bug" and wish to return.⁠
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For me now, I have numerous wildlife workshops planned for the next few months, though I have ensured that I take some time off when friends are visiting.⁠
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If you'd like to join me for a wildlife-based photography workshop here on Mull, please get in touch.⁠
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#otter #mull #wildlifephotography #scotland #workshop

Irish Hare.⁠ ⁠ It's been a busy few weeks sinc

Irish Hare.⁠
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It's been a busy few weeks since Mull opened up for tourists again, and I for one am thankful to all the clients who have chosen to employ me as their guide.⁠
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This inquisitive character was out nibbling on fresh shoots of grass early one morning, when I was heading to collect my clients for the day, and was kind enough to hang around for them to get some images of their own as we set off for the day.⁠
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Rarely a dull moment here, and I love to make the most of any species that adds something extra and perhaps unexpected to a workshop.⁠
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#hare #irishhare #workshop #mull #canonr5 #scotland #wildlifephotography #nature #guiding #haresofinstagram

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠ ⁠ Maybe the shot most peo

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠
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Maybe the shot most people strive for, when out with Mull Charters.⁠
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I have to say, the Canon R5 does improve the chances of nailing such an image with its ability to retain a focus lock on the bird.⁠
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I'm tempted to invest in the RF 100-500mm lens, but the EF 100-400mm mk2 lens works so well with the R5, it's proving to be a tricky decision.⁠
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#mull #mullcharters #whitetailedeagle #workshop #eagle #wildlifephotography #canon #canonr5

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠ ⁠ While private charters

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠
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While private charters and photo specials can yield great images, just the normal Wildlife Trip can come up with some gems too.⁠
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This was from a trip where I was guiding two clients, and we were fortunate to have an eagle take the fish whilst flying towards the boat.⁠
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I say fortunate, but it's more to do with the experience of Martin and Alex who know how to get the best from the eagles.⁠
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#mull #wildlifephotography #mullcharters #whitetailedeagle #eagle #workshop

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠ ⁠ As well as running my w

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠
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As well as running my wildlife photography and guiding business here on Mull, I've also joined the crew team aboard the Lady Jayne for Mull Charters.⁠
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I have to say, as far as part-time jobs go, this one is pretty enjoyable!⁠
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Here's an image from a photography special that I crewed on, and grabbed a shot or two of the eagles as they came out to the boat, early evening.⁠
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#Mull #whitetailedeagle #eagle #mullcharters #wildlifephotography #scotland #canonR5 ⁠

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠ ⁠ The wonderful Mull Char

White-Tailed Eagle.⁠
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The wonderful Mull Charters boat trips are back up and running now, here on Mull. Arguably the best way of seeing these incredible birds up close, and to obtain awesome images, even on mobile phones, as was the case for a friend who visited this week.⁠
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If you'd like to join me for a trip out, please drop me an email, and I'll arrange the booking as a part of the workshop.⁠
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Prior to arriving on Mull, I'll advise on the photographic gear needed, and during the trip, the best settings to use, and other techniques.⁠
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#mull #whitetailedeagle #workshop #guidedphotography #wildlifephotography #scotland #petewalkden

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for se

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for seeing wild otters. That said, without the knowledge of how to find them, what signs to look for, when to look for them and most importantly, how to approach them, it can be a frustrating experience.⁠
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Which is where I come in. With over a decade of experience of spotting, tracking, approaching and photographing otters, I can save you all the trouble. ⁠
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You'll learn:⁠
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* How to spot otters.⁠
* What signs to look for.⁠
* When the best times are for looking.⁠
* When to approach and what the laws are around otter watching.⁠
* How to approach.⁠
* What camera settings to favour.⁠
* What gear is needed.⁠
* How to leave an otter as you found it.⁠
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*** As I LIVE ON MULL now, I can offer otter workshops all year round. ***⁠
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Because of the sensitivity of otters, I generally only offer 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 workshops, which can be anything from 1 day to as many as you would like. ⁠
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All the details can be found on my website: https://www.petewalkden.co.uk/guiding-mull-wildlife/⁠
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Please CONTACT me for an OTTER WORKSHOP or for any other type of wildlife photography experience I can offer here on Mull, and I will try to fit you in. I have some availability in June, late July, and then from August onwards. ⁠
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#otter #ottersofinstagram #otters #mull #workshop #UKworkshop #Scotlandworkshop #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeworkshop #guiding #wildlife #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #wildlifeexperience

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for se

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for seeing wild otters. That said, without the knowledge of how to find them, what signs to look for, when to look for them and most importantly, how to approach them, it can be a frustrating experience.⁠
⁠
Which is where I come in. With over a decade of experience of spotting, tracking, approaching and photographing otters, I can save you all the trouble. ⁠
⁠
You'll learn:⁠
⁠
* How to spot otters.⁠
* What signs to look for.⁠
* When the best times are for looking.⁠
* When to approach and what the laws are around otter watching.⁠
* How to approach.⁠
* What camera settings to favour.⁠
* What gear is needed.⁠
* How to leave an otter as you found it.⁠
⁠
*** As I LIVE ON MULL now, I can offer otter workshops all year round. ***⁠
⁠
Because of the sensitivity of otters, I generally only offer 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 workshops, which can be anything from 1 day to as many as you would like. ⁠
⁠
All the details can be found on my website: https://www.petewalkden.co.uk/guiding-mull-wildlife/⁠
⁠
Please CONTACT me for an OTTER WORKSHOP or for any other type of wildlife photography experience I can offer here on Mull, and I will try to fit you in. I have some availability in June, late July, and then from August onwards. ⁠
⁠
#otter #ottersofinstagram #otters #mull #workshop #UKworkshop #Scotlandworkshop #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeworkshop #guiding #wildlife #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #wildlifeexperience

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for se

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for seeing wild otters. That said, without the knowledge of how to find them, what signs to look for, when to look for them and most importantly, how to approach them, it can be a frustrating experience.⁠
⁠
Which is where I come in. With over a decade of experience of spotting, tracking, approaching and photographing otters, I can save you all the trouble. ⁠
⁠
You'll learn:⁠
⁠
* How to spot otters.⁠
* What signs to look for.⁠
* When the best times are for looking.⁠
* When to approach and what the laws are around otter watching.⁠
* How to approach.⁠
* What camera settings to favour.⁠
* What gear is needed.⁠
* How to leave an otter as you found it.⁠
⁠
*** As I LIVE ON MULL now, I can offer otter workshops all year round. ***⁠
⁠
Because of the sensitivity of otters, I generally only offer 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 workshops, which can be anything from 1 day to as many as you would like. ⁠
⁠
All the details can be found on my website: https://www.petewalkden.co.uk/guiding-mull-wildlife/⁠
⁠
Please CONTACT me for an OTTER WORKSHOP or for any other type of wildlife photography experience I can offer here on Mull, and I will try to fit you in. I have some availability in June, late July, and then from August onwards. ⁠
⁠
#otter #ottersofinstagram #otters #mull #workshop #UKworkshop #Scotlandworkshop #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeworkshop #guiding #wildlife #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #wildlifeexperience

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for se

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for seeing wild otters. That said, without the knowledge of how to find them, what signs to look for, when to look for them and most importantly, how to approach them, it can be a frustrating experience.⁠
⁠
Which is where I come in. With over a decade of experience of spotting, tracking, approaching and photographing otters, I can save you all the trouble. ⁠
⁠
You'll learn:⁠
⁠
* How to spot otters.⁠
* What signs to look for.⁠
* When the best times are for looking.⁠
* When to approach and what the laws are around otter watching.⁠
* How to approach.⁠
* What camera settings to favour.⁠
* What gear is needed.⁠
* How to leave an otter as you found it.⁠
⁠
*** As I LIVE ON MULL now, I can offer otter workshops all year round. ***⁠
⁠
Because of the sensitivity of otters, I generally only offer 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 workshops, which can be anything from 1 day to as many as you would like. ⁠
⁠
All the details can be found on my website: https://www.petewalkden.co.uk/guiding-mull-wildlife/⁠
⁠
Please CONTACT me for an OTTER WORKSHOP or for any other type of wildlife photography experience I can offer here on Mull, and I will try to fit you in. I have some availability in June, late July, and then from August onwards. ⁠
⁠
#otter #ottersofinstagram #otters #mull #workshop #UKworkshop #Scotlandworkshop #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeworkshop #guiding #wildlife #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #wildlifeexperience

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for se

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for seeing wild otters. That said, without the knowledge of how to find them, what signs to look for, when to look for them and most importantly, how to approach them, it can be a frustrating experience.⁠
⁠
Which is where I come in. With over a decade of experience of spotting, tracking, approaching and photographing otters, I can save you all the trouble. ⁠
⁠
You'll learn:⁠
⁠
* How to spot otters.⁠
* What signs to look for.⁠
* When the best times are for looking.⁠
* When to approach and what the laws are around otter watching.⁠
* How to approach.⁠
* What camera settings to favour.⁠
* What gear is needed.⁠
* How to leave an otter as you found it.⁠
⁠
*** As I LIVE ON MULL now, I can offer otter workshops all year round. ***⁠
⁠
Because of the sensitivity of otters, I generally only offer 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 workshops, which can be anything from 1 day to as many as you would like. ⁠
⁠
All the details can be found on my website: https://www.petewalkden.co.uk/guiding-mull-wildlife/⁠
⁠
Please CONTACT me for an OTTER WORKSHOP or for any other type of wildlife photography experience I can offer here on Mull, and I will try to fit you in. I have some availability in June, late July, and then from August onwards. ⁠
⁠
#otter #ottersofinstagram #otters #mull #workshop #UKworkshop #Scotlandworkshop #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeworkshop #guiding #wildlife #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #wildlifeexperience

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for se

Mull is one of the best locations in the UK for seeing wild otters. That said, without the knowledge of how to find them, what signs to look for, when to look for them and most importantly, how to approach them, it can be a frustrating experience.⁠
⁠
Which is where I come in. With over a decade of experience of spotting, tracking, approaching and photographing otters, I can save you all the trouble. ⁠
⁠
You'll learn:⁠
⁠
* How to spot otters.⁠
* What signs to look for.⁠
* When the best times are for looking.⁠
* When to approach and what the laws are around otter watching.⁠
* How to approach.⁠
* What camera settings to favour.⁠
* What gear is needed.⁠
* How to leave an otter as you found it.⁠
⁠
*** As I LIVE ON MULL now, I can offer otter workshops all year round. ***⁠
⁠
Because of the sensitivity of otters, I generally only offer 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 workshops, which can be anything from 1 day to as many as you would like. ⁠
⁠
All the details can be found on my website: https://www.petewalkden.co.uk/guiding-mull-wildlife/⁠
⁠
Please CONTACT me for an OTTER WORKSHOP or for any other type of wildlife photography experience I can offer here on Mull, and I will try to fit you in. I have some availability in June, late July, and then from August onwards. ⁠
⁠
#otter #ottersofinstagram #otters #mull #workshop #UKworkshop #Scotlandworkshop #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlifeworkshop #guiding #wildlife #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #wildlifeexperience

View over Lochan Airde Beinn listening to ravens c

View over Lochan Airde Beinn listening to ravens cronking and peregrines wailing. #mull

Male Hen Harrier.⁠ ⁠ Just a grey bird on a gre

Male Hen Harrier.⁠
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Just a grey bird on a grey day... 😉⁠
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#henharrier #mull #scotland #skydancer #springwatch

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