Wildlife Scouting in Autumn with the Nikon Z8 and 180-600mm.

A Swift flies over trees on a Scottish estate.

I haven’t been out shooting wildlife at all over summer. Whether it’s the mass of dense green foliage that offers wildlife so many places to hide, the long days, or simply life taking over, in the last week I’ve started heading out specifically to get to know my local area better—to search for locations that … Read more

My Wildlife Photography Setup (2026) — Nikon Z System, Lenses and How I Use Them

A full Nikon Z wildlife kit packed in to a camera backpack.

Over the past few months, I’ve been building out a wildlife setup that fits how I actually shoot here in Scotland. I’ve selected from the best Nikon Z lenses primarily for my Z8. Most of my time has been spent walking — exploring woodland, open areas, and edges where you might come across something rather … Read more