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Above: Female Hen Harrier, South Kintyre, March 2011. ''Scruffy and the Harriers'' part 4, 5, and 'A trip to Ailsa Craig' parts 1 and 2 are available to read now. Hello, and welcome to my website. The site contains several portfolios, consisting of: Birds, wildlife, and a few landscapes. As my photography has progressed over the years, they illustrate a journey from the early days with a basic digital camera, to using an entry level DSLR, and finally a semi pro DSLR. I look back and cringe at images that once upon a time I thought were pretty good! But it's interesting to look back, and see how things have evolved; and I happily include some very early stuff in my portfolios. All of the images were taken on the Kintyre Peninsula in south west Argyll within the last three years - and most were in the Campbeltown/south Kintyre area. As well as taking pictures of birds, I also enjoy writing about them,and there are articles available to read in the 'my writing' section. Obviously the birds involved are rare and vulnerable, so no specific place names have been used in my essays, although I'm sure a few of the locals may recognise the sites hinted at..... A big thank-you to anyone who has signed the guestbook etc. The kind messages I have received have been very gratifying, and really make all the hard work involved with getting images of this kind worthwhile. Lastly, whilst I'm in the thanking mood! Thanks to those who has helped me over the years with transport, funding, encouragement, and many, many other things. A special mention for this must go to Judy and Angus Martin, George McSporran, and also to Andy Barr and Gregor Menzies. This site certainly wouldn't be possible without your help, and it's very much appreciated. Thanks for looking. J.R MacDonald, September 2010. (IMPORTANT NOTE) Please remember that by law a license is required to approach rare breeding birds at their nest sites. 99.9 percent of images featured on this website were taken well away from breeding areas, and were NOT taken in the breeding season. Any others were by accidental discovery - and with absolutely minimal disturbance. If you feel that you would like to securely donate towards the upkeep of the site, and camera equipment; please click the paypal link below. Donations, although helpful, are entirely voluntary, and please do NOT feel obliged. |
Written accounts. |
Image Gallery.
Otter family images, May 2010, The Learside.
(Contains 11 photos) These are the new batch, with more images and improved colour editing. May 10th 2010. |
Campbeltown Harbour - and other coastal birds
(Contains 69 photos) Basically when weather or time makes it impossible to photograph the birds that really excite me - I usually end up at the local Harbour... |
New Cuckoo images. April 2010 The Learside
(Contains 9 photos) A very confiding male, lots more to be added. |
Birds of prey.
(Contains 47 photos) A selection of Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles, Hen harriers, Kestrels and Buzzards all taken in South Kintyre, more to follow. |
Other birds.
(Contains 35 photos) A few other images of some of my favourite birds. |
Other wildlife and Pet images.
(Contains 29 photos) A small portfolio of some of the wildlife I encounter whilst photographing birds...and also a few of the family pets. Some of these images are pre DSLR camera - so the quality may not be as high as in other photos. |
Landscapes
(Contains 27 photos) I have literally hundreds of these - but they are all located on various discs elsewhere, this is just a small taster. |
Mixed Golden Eagle and Peregrine Falcon folder.
(Contains 8 photos) Two of Britain's most iconic birds, photographed within days of each other at the same location in south Kintyre. Jan 2010 |
A trip to Ailsa Craig. 1st September 2010.
(Contains 11 photos) I had the opportunity to visit the Craig via the fishing Trawler Shangri La at the beginning of September, needless to say I jumped at the chance. Here are a small selection of images from that day, |
