Yes, that's a great place to start if you've never seen one these magnificent birds of prey. But there really is no comparison. The number of birds you see on the boat ride is a fraction of what you would get in Norway. The location we visit has over 50 pairs. We've had up to two dozen dives a day, without needing to feed the same bird twice. This point is important with regards welfare. This is why the two or three birds that you'd see in Mull, is strictly controlled when it comes to how many they can be fed. But the main reason, aside from all this, is the incredible winter light and conditions that you get from Scandinavia that you just don't get in Mull, as much as I love the island.lovely shots
you get them up here in scotland on the island of mull
captain takes you out on boat starts throwing some mackerel as bait
and they swoop down from the cliffs and pick up the fish
only about £60 per trip
you can get some awesome pics
Yes, you are absolutely right, they are not for everyone. Sadly Norway is one of those countries that has a much higher standard of living. That said, we're spending much more than that in many cases on equipment.yes maybe norway has more birds
but look at the cost to go on one of your tours abroad
mull is probably affordable to 90% of photographers who do it for a hobby
the cost of 1 of your tours abroad is a once in a lifetime experience
cheapest i saw was sleeping in tents in snowy conditions at £3k+
There's nothing wrong with Mull, Mike. Beautiful island. Merely trying to point out the differences and the fact that it isn't a true comparison. You can shoot northern lights too, in Scotland, but most prefer to go to Norway for the greater opportunities. Some folks like to go to Africa for safaris, some like local nature reserves and there are those that are quite content shooting birds in one's own garden. It's all wildlife, all good.Lovely set Des, as much as I'd love to do the Norway version I think its Mull for me due to the cost.
The light is great on these, and the action spot on. That said I do really like the perched shot in the snow where the eye is in the clear
Mike