May & June On Handa Island 2020

May and June are two of the busiest months for the wildlife on Handa. Many of the birds on the cliffs lay eggs in May which are incubated until late June. Vigilance is paramount if they are to not lose their clutch to predators such as Herring Gulls, who have their own families to feed.

Otters begin to frequent the island's shores with young kits in tow, the mother teaching them the ropes of survival before the young ones gain independence and the family unit is disbanded. Male Great Skuas now have to catch twice as much food to satiate both themselves and their mate, who has now become completely dependent on their partner for food. Known for their tenacity in obtaining food, the Great Skua will take Gannets, which are three times heavier, out of the sky and harass them until their catch is disgorged.

Living on a Seabird Colony During Lockdown | Life on Handa 2020

We arrived on Handa less than a week before a nationwide lockdown was implemented. We spent three months alone on the island carrying out important monitoring, practical and maintenance work throughout lockdown. I produced this video describing what life what like on Handa during lockdown and the work we were carrying out.

April on Handa Island | 2020

April on Handa Island is a busy time for its wildlife. Great Skua return for breeding season, battling for mates and breeding territories, Shags are busy building nests ready for laying and the Auks on the Great Stack are getting cosy.

LOCH OF THE LOWES 2019

A film showcasing much of the wildlife that can be seen at the Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve in Perthshire, Scotland.

Thórsmörk Trail Volunteers

A short film depicting life as a trail volunteer working with Iceland’s Forest Service.