Otter watching
Full Day (7 Hours) £240 based on 2x clients minimum / individual clients alone will be £240 . additional hours £20 per hour Family / Child discounts available.
Half Day (3 Hours) 120per person based on 2x clients minimum / individual clients alone is £120
Otters are are quite at home here on the Isle of Skye and west coast of Scotland, lots of quiet shoreline for them to thrive, they however are elusive and stealthy when they want, Stewart has over 20 years experience of tracking and watching Otters, it has made him able to photograph & film unique portraits of these iconic and intelligent animals.
If you have never seen a Otter before or would like to photograph them then join Stewart to guide you to various locations that suit your needs, these can be easily reached by car, short walks can be made if needed or longer treks for those that can!
A Telescope is provided to ease viewing of Otters in their natural habitat as are Binoculars which can be offered to suit your eye preference through out the day, we will check camera traps (Trail cameras) that show up to date movements of individual Otters on location, we will check other signs of them such as Spraint (Otter Poo) or paw prints and prey remains, once a Otter is found we can track it at the correct distance and Stewart will get you as close as he knows with out disturbing them with field craft, this can lead to magical prolonged encounters and possibly close enough for photos.
Clothes recommended : Neutral/dark clothing, grippy wellies, walking boots, waterproof clothes, warm layers and a hat depending on the weather or season?
Mobility : Otters live in rugged often remote shorelines but Stewart has knowledge of locations that Otters can been seen from or near the car or paved paths with easy wheel chair access or for clients with mobility restrictions.
Cameras : Bring your camera or phone, charged and ready, even if you do not have a telephoto lens.
Otter Photography Workshop
Stewart is a Professional wildlife photographer & cameraman, for a more unique bespoke package he can offer a client who may wish to photograph Otters up close, this is open to anyone who is new to wildlife photography, amateur’s or Professionals, usually a Full Day (6 Hours) is needed for enough time to track down otters on location and get closer in the correct manner.
Camera Equipment : Any DSLR or Mirrorless systems are ideal – Nikon, Sony, Canon etc? Lenses what ever you have but the longest focal length is best 300 – 400mm or longer is ideal, a bean bag or folded jacket is best although a tripod with Gimbal or pan & tilt head can steady longer lenses. waterproof covers help from weather or sea spray and wet seaweed. good camera bag / rucksack with enough room for camera or personal gear.
Stewart is capable of carrying extra lenses or gear for you if you wish in his rucksack to reduce weight load if needed
Clothes: Neutral/dark, grippy wellies, walking boots, waterproof clothes.
Contact skyehighwildlife@gmail.com or phone 01471 855643 Mobile 07402408107