DJWilliams Photography

03/05/2024

A very good friend has made this short film on a very important topic regarding the Isle of Mull. I know many of my friends on here visit the island and others on the west coast. So please give it a watch and a share!

The Isle Of Mull, an island located off the west coast of Scotland, is renowned for its population of otters. However, Road Traffic Accidents are an issue th...

10/07/2023

Finally got around to sorting some stills our from our recent trip to Scotland! I found myself with the film camera in my hands more often than not! But here's a small selection of photos of some seabirds, and a very lucky encounter with a pod of Common Dolphin!

01/07/2023

A little Dipper sequence filmed during a recent trip to Scotland!

31/05/2023

It would be rude not to share an Otter on

I had the pleasure of watching this dog otter over a number of days last year. Here he is having a snooze after spending a good while drying off on the kelp...completey unaware of my presence!

19/05/2023

While out monitoring raptors I always try to keep an eye out on other birds that are breeding locally, so I can report any signs of breeding back to the correct people or organisation! Unfortunately this Red Billed Chough hasn't bred with his mate this year, but they're new to this stretch of coast, so fingers crossed for next year!


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15/05/2023

With sparrowhawks beginning their breeding season in early May I have found myself in dense woodland looking for the tell tale signs that may point me into the direction of an active sparrowhawk nest of late

During this particular morning, I suddenly caught out the corner of my eye, movement a bird. I dropped like a stone, look up to see this adult tawny had just perched up in a tree about 50m away. Having cover around me I quietly sat at watched this gorgeous gorgeous bird for a few minutes before decided to let her be.

As I stood up to leave I turn around find myself eye to eye with a branching tawny owl who was perched on some cover behind me. Now this is a situation I didn't want to be in, between chick and adult. So I made my exit giving them as much space as I could and as quietly as possible to continue my search for sparrowhawks.

No sparrowhawks were found, however later that day I decided to return to the area I'd seen the tawnys. This time knowing what I was walking into and being able to plan my approach accordingly and get into position without disturbing either adult or the brancher. I then sat and watched them vocalise to each other, before the adult went off to hunt as the sun started to drop. This was then my moment to leave knowing she'd be back with food to feed the eager youngster and I could be in her way on her return journey. Without knowing her habit, routines and usual routes, it was not worth the risk.

Fingers crossed they're back in the same area next year where I can learn some more about this individual! 🤞

14/05/2023

While watching over his incubating mate, this tiercel Peregrine spent over an hour in morning sun preening his feathers. Due to the high speeds peregrine falcons can reach it's vital that every feather is perfect!

As he spreads oil through his feathers the suns heat will warm the air up in the quils of each feather, as this air warms it expands, naturally straightening out any bend or kink in the feather that may have occurred from the previous day! Isn't nature AMAZING!

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09/05/2023

Not a species I see often down here in Cornwall a Greenfinch! This stunning finch was busy calling defending his territory, shortly after I took this I caught a glimpse of a second! So fingers crossed!

08/05/2023

A summer plumage Dunlin takes a breather on a Cornish Cliff before making it's way to the uplands to breed! Such a beautiful little wader!

07/05/2023

While sat monitoring a Peregrine Eyrie last week, I suddenly heard the rustling of hawthorn to my right, all of a sudden these two fox cubs bundled out playing with each other.

Without knowing they were there I was in the completely wrong place to observe in them in the correct manner... without them knowing I was there. So I backed off to leave them in peace. I will hopefully return when the wind is more favourable and observe then the way all wildlife should be observed.. Without them having a clue I'm there!

But how cute are they!! Unfortunately the first cub appears to have a sore eye, I expect hawthorn or bramble has caught it, hopefully it mends itself 🤞🤞
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06/05/2023

A Long Tailed Tit frantically searches for insects through the canopy of a Blackthorn tree just coming into blossom.

It's been a joy watching this pair busy building their elaborate nest over the last couple of weeks!