Oliver Smart

wildlife photographer, nature guide, ornithologist & nature conservationist

[Oliver Smart @smartwildlife]

Smart Images Interim Newsletter - Raptor Photography Workshops & Hides - https://t.co/EMz4iZXErO

[Oliver Smart @smartwildlife]

Smart Images Interim Newsletter - Raptor Photographic Workshops & Hides - https://t.co/EMz4iZXErO

[Oliver Smart @smartwildlife]

Smart Images Newsletter - August 2025 - https://t.co/GPH6B6xlrd

[Oliver Smart @smartwildlife]

Correction on the ALT name for the first image; it should be Buller's Shearwater not Bulwer's Petrel. I know, there are just so many different species and easily confused! lol

[Oliver Smart @smartwildlife]

The WPO expedition for @naturetrektours continues apace with visits to Vanuatu, Solomon Islands & PNG. Now heading to Micronesia before Japan. So many incredible sightings & plenty of glorious weather to watch oceanic wildlife & to make plenty of landings.

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Settling in to the amazing WPO tour of Oceania from New Zealand to Japan with @naturetrektours. Currently had a landing on Norfolk Island with several endemics and three days at sea with 34 species of seabird so far!

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Had fun yesterday too with a Spoon-billed Sandpiper being a particular highlight. An exciting experience for the group too for @naturetrektours as I lead my current wildlife photography tour here.

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Wow, what an amazing start to my Thailand photo tour. Today was incredibly special as I located a melanistic Leopard (aka Black Panther) in Kaeng Krachan walking along a track. It vanished before coming out of the bush 5m from the vehicle! @naturetrektours

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Lovely to lead the Somerset Levels Beginner's Birdwatching tour this week for @naturetrektours. A fabulous group who enjoyed the highlights of Swell Wood, Greylake, Ham Wall and Shapwick Heath. Thanks also to co-leader @arronr94.

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Second winter Somerset Levels tour this year for the starling roost was usurped by a bizarrely confiding Weasel, Ring-necked Duck, Marsh Tit and Whooper Swan! @naturetrektours

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Getting the group taking flight shots is always fun and the sunset cruises we do in The Gambia are one of the best ways to get close to birds. Here are a few from last night; Whimbrel, Goliath Heron, Yellow-billed Kite and Malachite Kingfisher. @naturetrektours #NaturePhotography

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Note the Rufous Cisticola is actually Short-winged (aka Siffling) Cisticola. That’ll teach me to not double-check it once downloaded.

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Lovely start to my annual photography tour to Gambia with @naturetrektours. Early light ideal for backlit photography with Whimbrel & then usual suspects Yellow-billed Kite and Senegal Parrot but a lifer for me in Rufous Cisticola!

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A great birding day on 21st January with my first UK #BootedEagle in Cornwall along with only my second #BonapartesGull, Black Redstart and Long-tailed Duck. Thanks to @GriffinWildlife for driving. Super fun day out with the cameras.

[Oliver Smart @smartwildlife]

Great day for waders along the coast during my Autumn Wildlife Photography Tour in Scotland for @naturetrektours. Planning to return in 2025 if you’re interested in joining me. 😊

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Smart Images Interim Newsletter - Hides & Workshops - https://t.co/BPq87Ekjz0

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Next Tuesday Oliver ⁦@smartwildlife⁩ will talk at Stafford Branch, opening the winter series of lectures. Don’t miss a great night, see you there. ⁦@WestMidBirdClub⁩

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Autumn workshops coming up in November at the @HawkConservancy. A few spaces available https://t.co/2c8xsE7YdP. Great opportunity to photograph resident species as well as a few treats too! Lunch, drinks and cake included.

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Fantastic Gorilla trekking with my @naturetrektours group this week. A wonderfully relaxed family in perfect settings. My next tour departs in autumn 2026 if interested.

[Oliver Smart @smartwildlife]

@JamesBeaumont2 @naturetrektours Thanks James, only my third so very pleased to get some shots of it!

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Latest tour to Cornwall for @naturetrektours. Too many highlights to mention but Beavers, Chough & Cetaceans spotted along with loads of reptiles, inverts & plants. Next tours in 2025...