Isle of May Bird Observatory
Documentary style photography that highlights voluntary conservation efforts to monitor migration.
Puffling rescue, 2023
The Isle of May is a National Nature Reserve and the UK’s second oldest Bird Observatory, situated in the mouth of the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Teams of up to six ringers, birdwatchers and other naturalists are able to stay at the ‘Low Light’ for week-long periods to monitor the flora and fauna. It’s perfectly situated to track Autumn migration from Scotland and Scandinavia.
I make annual visits, staying on the island as a bird ringer, and documenting our activities through photography to highlight voluntary conservation efforts.
Bird ringing is a way to collect data on bird’s movements, breeding success, longevity, and the timing of seasonal events like moult and nesting. It is vital data that can be used to evidence the effect that climate change is having now.
My hope is to display these photos in Fife to educate local people.
Easterlies, 2023
Firth of Forth, 2023
Low Light, 2023
Heligoland, 2023
Shrike, 2023
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