Introduction

Much of my birding (and bird photography) is done in my home county of Oxfordshire. After birding in this county for many years, I first acquired a digital camera in 2003 for digiscoping. In 2006, in search of higher quality results, I upgraded to a DSLR & 400mm lens, with some further upgrades more recently.

Farmoor Reservoir is probably the best place locally for birds and bird photography, where waders and other species can often be quite confiding, especially on the causeway. Visits to Port Meadow, if it has any water, can also been quite productive, with the added benefit of more natural surroundings - no concrete! Various other sites in the county including Otmoor can be reasonable at times, but getting close enough for good pics is a continuing issue (especially with the DSLR).

I also venture further afield from time to time, including both elsewhere in the UK and overseas. Holidays can provide good opportunities, and I often try to make the most of various business trips if at all promising in terms of locality and time of year.

In the summer months, when bird activity wanes, dragonfly and damselfly photography is also a strong interest.

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