Dipper Workshop - Autumn 2026 - 2 People Maximum
Dipper Workshop - Autumn 2026 - 2 People Maximum
Join me for a mornings workshop to photograph Britain’s only aquatic songbird the Dipper, this charming little bird spends most of it’s life along fast flowing rivers, mainly in upland areas but also on lowland rivers in the South West of England.
I will be running this workshop in Cornwall or Exmoor in some of the most beautiful locations, this is a 1-1 workshop, however if you’d like to book this with a friend I can accommodate 2 people, please contact me to arrange this before booking.
This session will run for approximately 5 hours meeting shortly after sunrise, as this is the best time when Dippers are most active.
Camera Hire is available
Canon 1DX Mk 2/5D Mk 3 + Lens ( Hire £75.00 )
Camera or Lens Hire ( £40.00 )
Additional information
As with all my wildlife courses, I have a strict ethical approach, the welfare of the subject must always come first. The only way to stalk and approach birds and mammals properly is on foot, and using my 35 years of experience and field craft I will explain to you how to do this safely and correctly with any disturbance being kept to an absolute minimum. This is to ensure we don’t interfere in any way with their natural behavior and environment.
The perfect way to do this is to leave them where we find them, and that is something I pride myself on, never the shot at the expense of the subject.
Often some workshops can quite often be strenuous and over rough terrain so you will have to ensure you are able to walk a mile or so unaided and be able to get low in to a crouched position for limited periods.
I will make sure that you are properly prepared by providing you with all the necessary information prior to starting the workshop, this will include wearing the correct clothing, lens and camera equipment suitable for this type of photography. I am a very friendly, relaxed and very approachable and nothing is too much trouble. The day will start with a brief on whats planned for the day ahead and the ethical approach to photographing wildlife. I will of course constantly advise assist you throughout the duration of the workshop.
The main aim for you on this workshop is to enjoy yourself and come away with some great memories and great pictures, please contact me if you have any further questions.
I am more than happy to tailor a workshop that suits you, so if you’d like to focus on a certain specie please contact me to discuss this further.
Equipment Requirements
DSLR - Mirrorless -Bridge Camera.
Lens at least 400mm or above should be sufficient.
Tripods aren’t essential but for video they are advisable.
Beanbag Support.
Warm waterproof clothing and wellies are essential.
Memory cards and batteries.
Flask and a snack - Not provided.
Camera and a lens can be provided at additional cost.
Additional Information
Fitness - We will spend time moving up and down the river in search of Dippers, this involves some walking over moderate terrain so a basic level of fitness is required.
I will be running these workshops throughout the year.
A typical Dipper Habitat - Exmoor National Park
Check out some of my Dipper videos on YouTube.