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Oliver Smart

@smartwildlife

wildlife photographer, nature guide, ornithologist & nature conservationist

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Great day for waders along the coast during my Autumn Wildlife Photography Tour in Scotland for @naturetrektours Planning to return in 2025 if you’re interested in joining me. 😊

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Smart Images Interim Newsletter - Hides & Workshops - mailchi.mp/3661ffe7c2b1/s…


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Next Tuesday Oliver ⁦@smartwildlife⁩ will talk at Stafford Branch, opening the winter series of lectures. Don’t miss a great night, see you there. ⁦@WestMidBirdClub

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Autumn workshops coming up in November at the @HawkConservancy A few spaces available smartimages.co.uk/tuition.php?id…. Great opportunity to photograph resident species as well as a few treats too! Lunch, drinks and cake included.

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Fantastic Gorilla trekking with my @naturetrektours group this week. A wonderfully relaxed family in perfect settings. My next tour departs in autumn 2026 if interested.

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Latest tour to Cornwall for @naturetrektours Too many highlights to mention but Beavers, Chough & Cetaceans spotted along with loads of reptiles, inverts & plants. Next tours in 2025...

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Smart Images Newsletter - August 2024 - mailchi.mp/f8231a5c6a94/s…


Absolutely buzzing after seeing five Snow Leopard together on my current Mongolia tour for @naturetrektours A mother with four of last year’s cubs. Two shown here. Stunning landscapes & wonderful mammals & birds too, what a place.

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Here we go; the 2024 Global Birdfair! The forecast is good and the new venue looks amazing. Fingers crossed for a fantastic weekend. If you’re visiting, do come and say hi! I’m exhibiting in Swallow marquee, stand 22.

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A dream to reach St. Kilda this week with @naturetrektours Amazing wildlife in the Hebrides despite the challenging weather. Landings on Hirta, North Uist, Canna, Sanday, Rum & Lunga so far. Spectacular seabird cliffs, stunning Puffins, elusive Corncrakes & cute Snipe chicks!

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Fab first three-night tour for @naturetrektours to the Cotswolds AONB this week. So many highlights including 16 species of orchid, butterflies, moths, birds and mammals. Great food, excellent wildlife and wonderful landscapes.

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Another successful Forest of Dean in Spring tour completed for @naturetrektours Birds, mammals and butterflies galore including some stunning Wood White, Nightjar, incredible displaying Woodcock, Pied Flycatcher, Common Shrew, Wild Boar & lots of bats!

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Found a male Blue-headed Yellow Wagtail this afternoon at Steart Marshes. See @BirdGuides for exact location. I must be on a roll this spring! 😂 #somersetbirds

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Amazing day guiding for @naturetrektours today with locating a #BlackTern, over 10 Bittern, 13 Hobby, endless Marsh Harrier, two Cuckoo, Spotted Flycatcher, Grass Snake, Viviparous Lizard, Weasel and hundreds of Odonata and Lepidoptera. #somersetbirds @RSPBHamWall

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Absolutely stunning day guiding for @naturetrektours at Steart Marshes & Point today with the highlight a self found Woodchat Shrike! 😀e

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Fabulous end to my Isle of Mull tour for @naturetrektours Amazing weather, superb accommodation and stunning wildlife. Next year's tour is almost full so let me know if you're keen to come. Here are some creative shots from our trip with @Turus_Mara on Saturday.

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A mixture of White-tailed & Golden Eagle images from our first afternoon on Mull for @naturetrektours Another brilliant experience and a very happy group! The goldie was superb in such a glorious blue sky. Thanks to @mullcharters for another super outing.

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An amazing first day exploring the Isle of Mull for @naturetrektours These shots of two separate females and kits were taken during the first morning. Fieldcraft is so important to prevent disturbance & maximise the customer experience. A wonderful start to the tour.

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Currently leading the inaugural @naturetrektours to Thailand on a photographic special for birds & mammals. Some incredible sightings working from hides, boats & on foot. Plenty more highlights to come. Next tour February 2025 so please check my website for details.

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Currently leading two tours to Thailand for @naturetrektours The first is a birdwatching trip and so far we've seen 275 birds in 9 days with some incredible highlights. The best probably was the Hodgson's Frogmouth (see below). Next tour will be in February 2025.

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