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SUMMARY:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Sparrowkhawk\, Badger 27-05-26
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Sparrowkhawk\, Badger \nLocation: Kirkcudbright \nPlease note that this can be combined with the day before or day after Scottish Photography Hides Workshop \nThis hide workshop is designed to highlight the very best of the Dumfries & Galloway area in south-west Scotland. \nThe Scottish Lowlands in this part of Scotland are a real gem\, They are often overlooked for the more iconic Scottish wildlife destinations of the highlands and islands. But you won’t be disappointed as the wildlife is rich\, unique and plentiful. We work with Alan McFadyen as no one knows the wildlife of this area better than him. Alan is an award winning photographer and his hides have been used by fellow professionals and hobbyists alike\, the hides have featured on BBC\, ITV\, national papers and have provided many award winning images and was the face of Canons 1DX mkii advertising campaign. \nWe’ll be based throughout the trip near the town of Kirkcudbright where we will have access to 4 carefully selected hides situated in a number of locations. \nDaytime Hide – Sparrowhawk:\nThe Sparrowhawk is visiting several times almost every day along with a host of other species such as Jay\, Great Spotted Woodpecker\, Nuthatch\, Siskin\, Goldfinch and Lesser Redpoll are regular visitors along with several other species of finches and Tits. We also get regular visits from Buzzards and Roe Deer. \nEvening Hide – Woodland Floor – Badgers and Tawny Owl:\nSet in a quiet tranquil corner of Galloway this hide offers some unique evening photography. You will be at eye level with your subjects as if you are lying on the woodland floor\, however you will be seated in a comfortable chair for this unique experience. \nThe main targets are Badger and Tawny Owl. Sometimes you will get a late bonus visit from Red Fox. \nThe start time is at approximately 7am for the daytime hide\, we will usually finish at around 2pm or whenever we have had enough of waiting/taking images. \nThe evening hide will start at approximately 7pm and can finish as late as midnight. \nExact timings for the hides and meeting places will be given on booking. \nThere are 2 options for this hide either a one day trip or 2 consecutive days. It is not possible to swap the days around so please book both days or whichever includes the subjects that interest you. \nAs with all my workshops I will be on hand to give advice on settings and various different shots that can be achieved. The group will be a maximum of 4 people so there will be plenty of opportunities to work with everyone one on one if required. \nThe price includes the hide booking exclusively for our group. \nThe price does not include accommodation. It also excludes all meals.
URL:https://www.mcdougallphotographic.co.uk/event/scottish-photography-hides-workshop-sparrowkhawk-badger-27-05-26/
LOCATION:Kirkcudbright
CATEGORIES:Photography Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
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SUMMARY:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Red Squirrel\, Otter 28-05-26
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Red Squirrel\, Otter \nLocation: Kirkcudbright \nPlease note that this can be combined with the day before or day after Scottish Photography Hides Workshop \nThis hide workshop is designed to highlight the very best of the Dumfries & Galloway area in south-west Scotland. \nThe Scottish Lowlands in this part of Scotland are a real gem\, They are often overlooked for the more iconic Scottish wildlife destinations of the highlands and islands. But you won’t be disappointed as the wildlife is rich\, unique and plentiful. We work with Alan McFadyen as no one knows the wildlife of this area better than him. Alan is an award winning photographer and his hides have been used by fellow professionals and hobbyists alike\, the hides have featured on BBC\, ITV\, national papers and have provided many award winning images and was the face of Canons 1DX mkii advertising campaign. \nWe’ll be based throughout the trip near the town of Kirkcudbright where we will have access to 4 carefully selected hides situated in a number of locations. \nDaytime Hide – Red Squirrel and Fighting Finches:\nThe main targets are Red Squirrel\, However you will be entertained all day from Woodland bird species such as Great Spotted Woodpecker\, Greenfinch\, Goldfinch\, Blue\, Coal and Great Tits\, Pheasant\, Robin\, Dunnock\, Nuthatch\, Chaffinch and a good chance the Sparrowhawks and or Buzzards will be around. During the warmer months there is also a good chance Tawny Owls and Badgers will visit during daylight hours. The set up here makes it possible to photograph Red Squirrels jumping straight at you and goldfinches and chaffinches squabbling over food. \nEvening Hide – Otters:\nThe Otter Photography Hide is quite an experience with you being sat in a comfortable chair only around 10ft away from your subject at eye level. It is only a short walk to this hide\, you basically park in a secure car park and it is situated about 40 metres away. For the Otters you are only needing around 100mm to 120mm focal length on a full frame camera. We recommend to use a beanbag or a gimbal head. The hide has plates for all 4 spaces \nThe start time is at approximately 7am for the daytime hide\, we will usually finish at around 2pm or whenever we have had enough of waiting/taking images. \nThe evening hide will start at approximately 7pm and can finish as late as midnight. \nExact timings for the hides and meeting places will be given on booking.\nThere are 2 options for this hide either a one day trip or 2 consecutive days. It is not possible to swap the days around so please book both days or whichever includes the subjects that interest you. \nAs with all my workshops I will be on hand to give advice on settings and various different shots that can be achieved. The group will be a maximum of 4 people so there will be plenty of opportunities to work with everyone one on one if required. \nThe price includes the hide booking exclusively for our group. \nThe price does not include accommodation. It also excludes all meals..
URL:https://www.mcdougallphotographic.co.uk/event/scottish-photography-hides-workshop-red-squirrel-otter-28-05-26/
LOCATION:Kirkcudbright
CATEGORIES:Photography Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260418T131629
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SUMMARY:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Kingfisher\, Pine Marten 29-05-26
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Kingfisher\, Pine Marten \nLocation: Kirkcudbright \nPlease note that this can be combined with the day before or day after Scottish Photography Hides Workshop. \nScottish Photography Hides Workshop – Kingfisher\, Pine Marten \nThis hide workshop is designed to highlight the very best of the Dumfries & Galloway area in south-west Scotland. \nThe Scottish Lowlands in this part of Scotland are a real gem\, They are often overlooked for the more iconic Scottish wildlife destinations of the highlands and islands. But you won’t be disappointed as the wildlife is rich\, unique and plentiful. We work with Alan McFadyen as no one knows the wildlife of this area better than him. Alan is an award winning photographer and his hides have been used by fellow professionals and hobbyists alike\, the hides have featured on BBC\, ITV\, national papers and have provided many award winning images and was the face of Canons 1DX mkii advertising campaign. \nWe’ll be based throughout the trip near the town of Kirkcudbright where we will have access to 4 carefully selected hides situated in a number of locations. \nDaytime Hide – Kingfisher:\nThe Kingfisher Photography Hide is spacious inside and there is also ample space to store bags etc. behind you. The Kingfishers here are regular visitors and have been coming to the hide for several years. The choice and variety of perches and backgrounds is excellent and some really good images can be captured here of this otherwise difficult to photograph bird. \nEvening Hide – Pine Marten:\nLocated on Scotland’s South West Coast near Kirkcudbright\, over the past four years Alan has worked tirelessly to develop a unique opportunity to photography the elusive Pine Marten. The hide is on the edge of a pine forest with years of conservation work taking place to establish a breeding population in the region. LED lighting is used to illuminate the area and low powered flash will be used (no experience needed). The backdrops and set ups in this hide give you a unique opportunity to capture some really different images of this hard to see animal. \nThe start time is at approximately 7am for the daytime hide\, we will usually finish at around 2pm or whenever we have had enough of waiting/taking images. \nThe evening hide will start at approximately 7pm and can finish as late as midnight. \nExact timings for the hides and meeting places will be given on booking. \nThere are 2 options for this hide either a one day trip or 2 consecutive days. It is not possible to swap the days around so please book both days or whichever includes the subjects that interest you. \nAs with all my workshops I will be on hand to give advice on settings and various different shots that can be achieved. The group will be a maximum of 4 people so there will be plenty of opportunities to work with everyone one on one if required. \nThe price includes the hide booking exclusively for our group. \nThe price does not include accommodation. It also excludes all meals.
URL:https://www.mcdougallphotographic.co.uk/event/scottish-photography-hides-workshop-kingfisher-pine-marten-29-05-26/
LOCATION:Kirkcudbright
CATEGORIES:Photography Workshops
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SUMMARY:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Kingfisher\, Pine Marten 09-12-26
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Kingfisher\, Pine Marten \nLocation: Kirkcudbright \nPlease note that this can be combined with the day before or day after Scottish Photography Hides Workshop. \nScottish Photography Hides Workshop – Kingfisher\, Pine Marten \nThis hide workshop is designed to highlight the very best of the Dumfries & Galloway area in south-west Scotland. \nThe Scottish Lowlands in this part of Scotland are a real gem\, They are often overlooked for the more iconic Scottish wildlife destinations of the highlands and islands. But you won’t be disappointed as the wildlife is rich\, unique and plentiful. We work with Alan McFadyen as no one knows the wildlife of this area better than him. Alan is an award winning photographer and his hides have been used by fellow professionals and hobbyists alike\, the hides have featured on BBC\, ITV\, national papers and have provided many award winning images and was the face of Canons 1DX mkii advertising campaign. \nWe’ll be based throughout the trip near the town of Kirkcudbright where we will have access to 4 carefully selected hides situated in a number of locations. \nDaytime Hide – Kingfisher:\nThe Kingfisher Photography Hide is spacious inside and there is also ample space to store bags etc. behind you. The Kingfishers here are regular visitors and have been coming to the hide for several years. The choice and variety of perches and backgrounds is excellent and some really good images can be captured here of this otherwise difficult to photograph bird. \nEvening Hide – Pine Marten:\nLocated on Scotland’s South West Coast near Kirkcudbright\, over the past four years Alan has worked tirelessly to develop a unique opportunity to photography the elusive Pine Marten. The hide is on the edge of a pine forest with years of conservation work taking place to establish a breeding population in the region. LED lighting is used to illuminate the area and low powered flash will be used (no experience needed). The backdrops and set ups in this hide give you a unique opportunity to capture some really different images of this hard to see animal. \nThe start time is at approximately 7am for the daytime hide\, we will usually finish at around 2pm or whenever we have had enough of waiting/taking images. \nThe evening hide will start at approximately 7pm and can finish as late as midnight. \nExact timings for the hides and meeting places will be given on booking. \nThere are 2 options for this hide either a one day trip or 2 consecutive days. It is not possible to swap the days around so please book both days or whichever includes the subjects that interest you. \nAs with all my workshops I will be on hand to give advice on settings and various different shots that can be achieved. The group will be a maximum of 4 people so there will be plenty of opportunities to work with everyone one on one if required. \nThe price includes the hide booking exclusively for our group. \nThe price does not include accommodation. It also excludes all meals.
URL:https://www.mcdougallphotographic.co.uk/event/scottish-photography-hides-workshop-kingfisher-pine-marten-2/
LOCATION:Kirkcudbright
CATEGORIES:Photography Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
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SUMMARY:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Red Squirrel Badger 10-12-26
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Photography Hides Workshop – Red Squirrel\, Badger \nLocation: Kirkcudbright \nPlease note that this can be combined with the day before or day after Scottish Photography Hides Workshop\nThis hide workshop is designed to highlight the very best of the Dumfries & Galloway area in south-west Scotland. \nThe Scottish Lowlands in this part of Scotland are a real gem\, They are often overlooked for the more iconic Scottish wildlife destinations of the highlands and islands. But you won’t be disappointed as the wildlife is rich\, unique and plentiful. We work with Alan McFadyen as no one knows the wildlife of this area better than him. Alan is an award winning photographer and his hides have been used by fellow professionals and hobbyists alike\, the hides have featured on BBC\, ITV\, national papers and have provided many award winning images and was the face of Canons 1DX mkii advertising campaign. \nWe’ll be based throughout the trip near the town of Kirkcudbright where we will have access to 4 carefully selected hides situated in a number of locations. \nDaytime Hide – Red Squirrel and Fighting Finches\nThe main targets are Red Squirrel\, However you will be entertained all day from Woodland bird species such as Great Spotted Woodpecker\, Greenfinch\, Goldfinch\, Blue\, Coal and Great Tits\, Pheasant\, Robin\, Dunnock\, Nuthatch\, Chaffinch and a good chance the Sparrowhawks and or Buzzards will be around. During the warmer months there is also a good chance Tawny Owls and Badgers will visit during daylight hours. The set up here makes it possible to photograph Red Squirrels jumping straight at you and goldfinches and chaffinches squabbling over food. \nEvening Hide – Woodland Floor – Badgers\, Tawny Owl and Fox\nSet in a quiet tranquil corner of Galloway this hide offers some unique evening photography. You will be at eye level with your subjects as if you are lying on the woodland floor\, however you will be seated in a comfortable chair for this unique experience. \nThe main targets are Badger and Tawny Owl. Sometimes you will get a late bonus visit from Red Fox. \nThe start time is at approximately 7am for the daytime hide\, we will usually finish at around 2pm or whenever we have had enough of waiting/taking images. \nThe evening hide will start at approximately 7pm and can finish as late as midnight. \nExact timings for the hides and meeting places will be given on booking. \nThere are 2 options for this hide either a one day trip or 2 consecutive days. It is not possible to swap the days around so please book both days or whichever includes the subjects that interest you. \nAs with all my workshops I will be on hand to give advice on settings and various different shots that can be achieved. The group will be a maximum of 4 people so there will be plenty of opportunities to work with everyone one on one if required. \nThe price includes the hide booking exclusively for our group. \nThe price does not include accommodation. It also excludes all meals.
URL:https://www.mcdougallphotographic.co.uk/event/scottish-photography-hides-workshop-red-squirrel-badger-3/
LOCATION:Kirkcudbright
CATEGORIES:Photography Workshops
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