A British wildlife photographer has captured what experts are calling an extraordinarily rare and possibly unprecedented moment in nature: a female sparrowhawk drowning a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
This week, internationally renowned bird photographer Clive Finlayson has been working quietly from the forests of southern Estonia, focusing his lens on one of Europe’s more elusive woodland species the grey-headed woodpecker. His visit to the Wildlife Dreams hide complex marks another chapter in his ongoing project to document the richness and diversity of European bird life.
A safari is one of the most unique travel experiences in the world offering close encounters with wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and fleeting moments that are impossible to recreate. For many travellers, capturing these moments is just as important as experiencing them. This is where a photography host comes in. But what exactly do they do, and are they worth the extra cost?
Whether you’re tracking a sparrowhawk in the woods or waiting for a squirrel to strike a pose on your fence, these 7 essential wildlife photography tips will help you stop taking ‘pictures’ and start capturing ‘moments.
Some days in wildlife photography feel carefully planned. Others feel like gifts. A winter day at Wildlife Dreams Hide Complex in Estonia manages to be both.
Winter snow has finally settled over Wildlife Dreams in Estonia, transforming the landscape into a pristine, white paradise. Here are some useful winter wildlife photography tips.
In the quiet heart of Estonia, there are forests where time has learned to rest. Here, trees grow old without fear of the axe. They fall naturally, and in their decay, life begins anew.
The northern goshawk is often called the ghost of the forest. Due to its piercing gaze and swift wings this hunter is a silent whisper, passing through the shadows of the forest until it strikes.
Since starting my wildlife photographer career, the development of hide photography has grown, in an effort to bring you closer to wildlife.
When most people think of big cats, they imagine lions prowling the savannas of Africa or tigers lurking in the jungles of Asia. But here in northern Europe, we have our own majestic feline the Eurasian lynx, Europe’s largest wild cat and Estonia is one of the best places to photograph it.
