Observations from the wild.

Field notes is where I gather what I notice and see in the field, a blend of photography, journal entries, species notes, and location insights.

These notes are part field guide, part personal journal, part location reference.

Mark Warnes Mark Warnes

RSPB Kinnordy

Evening wildlife observation at RSPB Loch of Kinnordy, Angus: Osprey CR9 hunting over a rippled loch, silhouette photos captured at sunset and used in Saltfell Studio’s logo.

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Bullers of Buchan: Seabird Drama on the Aberdeenshire Coast

Explore the Bullers of Buchan on a stormy July day—an iconic collapsed sea cave on Scotland’s northeast coast, teeming with seabirds like kittiwakes, shags, guillemots, and razorbills. Field notes from Saltfell Studio capture nesting activity, dramatic geology, and wild weather

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Ythan Estuary

Explore the Ythan Estuary’s seal haul-out, feeding eiders, and tidal birdlife from Newburgh Beach. A quiet study in wild presence.

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Seaton Cliffs, Arbroath

Explore Seaton Cliffs in Arbroath—an Angus nature reserve of red sandstone cliffs, nesting seabirds, and wildflowers. A relaxed, accessible coastal walk ideal for wildlife photography and nature lovers.

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Swallows in the Angus Glens

A warm summer’s day in the Angus Glens revealed six fledgling swallows perched on a five-bar gate, fed by multiple adults in a rare communal display. Includes species ID tips, photography settings, and field behavior notes

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RSPB Fowlsheugh, Aberdeenshire

Explore the cliffs of Fowlsheugh, Scotland’s largest east coast seabird colony. Puffins, razorbills, and guillemots in mist and sun.

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