Aigas Autumn 2012

Aigas Autumn 2012, a set on Flickr.

Here are the photo's from my recent trip to the Aigas Field Centre in Scotland. I attended the Nature Photography Masterclass with Laurie Campbell. Thanks to all the staff at Aigas and especially Laurie for his patience throughout the week.If you want to improve your nature photography skills then I heartily recommend you look at the new dates for 2013.

It's great to be fully focussed on photography for the week and I picked up lots of tips on areas such as macro and flash which I haven't done a lot of in the past.

Check out this link for details http://www.aigas.co.uk/programmes_by_date.asp

Aigas 2012: Pine Martin and Roe Deer

More from the Pine Martin Loch hide at Aigas. This time the Pine Martin is the star of the show. The first couple of clips are pretty standard stuff at this hide, although the second one has the Pine Martin having a groom. Later on a couple of Roe Deer pass by in the background, look out for their eye shine. Initially the Pine Martin doesn't seem bothered and continues eating, but then it spots the deer and heads towards them before realising they may be a little big for him. A little later one of the Roe Deer arrives in front of camera and we finish off with a Roe Deer passing through during daylight.




This is a good example of the sort of thing you can see at Aigas. There are now 2 Pine Martin hides, one on site (Loch Side) and the original one (Quarry) a few minutes down the road. Pine Martins and Badgers are visiting both hides most nights although while we were there last week they seemed to be later at the Loch side hide. Visits are arranged for the Quarry hide but the Loch Side hide is available at anytime.

For photography the Quarry Hide seemed to be the better option as the Pine Martins were regularly visiting while the light was still good whereas it was darker by the time they arrived at the Loch Side Hide. This would obviously vary depending on the time of year you are visiting and of course the animals may have other ideas!

Aigas 2012: Badgers at the Loch Hide

Just back from another great week at the Aigas Field Centre in the Highlands of Scotland. I took my Bushnell Trophy Cams with me and the rangers at Aigas were kind enough to let me put them out around the estate. The best results were at the Pine Martin Loch Hide and first up are a couple of clips of the Badgers, which were late night visitors to the hide. The 2 clips here are from consecutive nights, around midnight, early in the week. The Badger food is covered by large rocks to prevent other animals and birds stealing it before the Badgers arrive. These clips show a couple of the techniques the Badgers use to move the rocks, and also their amazing strength.




Stay tuned for more from this camera.