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Welcome to all things Wildlife, dedicated to describing, discovering and inspiring everyone about nature, the countryside and special places. all things Wildlife is an ever growing collection of articles, tutorials, guides, reviews and ramblings all with one thing in common...increasing our enjoyment of the countryside. Whether you want to find key species, visit amazing places, improve your wildlife photography or just enjoy your local walks more there is something for you.
In the mix, what are the best seeds for wild birds?
In the past it was just peanuts and breadcrumbs but now we have a myriad of different bird foods to choose from. In this guide we’ll sort the wheat from the chaff and derive which nuts and seeds attract which species.
How I got the shot....Black Grouse
Always wondered how to create the perfect set for photographing Black Grouse? Oliver Smart talks through the journey to capture these magical birds and his favourite image of all time.
Creating foreground blur
One of the questions I am often asked about my images is: “how do you get the foreground so blurry?”
How and where to see puffins in the UK
Puffins are 'must see’ wildlife but as it takes a bit of effort and planning many people miss out. Here are the top tips to see them and some of the best places.
Creative Props for Bird of Prey Workshops
Workshops are a great way to photograph captive species and Oliver Smart shows us how to maximise the experience with a variety of bought and found props.
How I got the shot….leaping salmon at Buchanty Spout
Leaping salmon was on Nick Martin's photo bucket list, here's how he finally achieved it