Jim Cole and Bear Etiquette

If you're wondering about photographer Jim Cole and his mauling by a bear in Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, here are some links (below) that give a good insight into the sort of wildlife photographer he is. I liked Jim Peaco's words that "hormones, babies and food are the three things a wildlife photographer doesn't want to mess with."

Hopefully Jim Cole will stay away from bears generally, especially sows with cubs. Bears that have mauled humans are normally culled by park authorities. Why not just stay well out of the way?

• Excellent article in the Casper Star Tribune with quotes from several experienced bear photographers
• Ralph Maughan's blog post about it - the comments are very interesting

Bag one with a bag hide

Much to our respective wives' amusement, Team Wild Angle recently invested in camouflage bag hides from Kevin Keatley's excellent Wildlife Watching Supplies. Well laugh no more ladies! On their very first outing they proved their worth.

We'd previously found a section of disused railway line in Watford and had some success last summer.

Eager to try out the new bags we found ourselves an uncomfy spot, crawled inside the bag hides and waited. 30 minutes later - bingo. If you fancy a try ...

• Get your bag hides here

Art Wolfe TV Show

If you have access to the PBS TV channel, keep an eye out for Art Wolfe's new show, Travels to the Edge. "Get inspired to travel, learn professional photography techniques, and appreciate the beauty of Patagonia." More details of the show, and the the TV channel schedules for it, can be found at the link below.

• Travels to the Edge

Wildlife Photography at the London Wetlands Centre

Nikon have sponsored the London Wetlands Centre to the tune of a wildlife photography weekend where Chris Packham will give talks and lead walks around the Wetland Centre. The dates are Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May.

"A weekend of photography walks and workshops supported by Nikon. Nikon will be demonstrating their latest equipment and giving tips to photography enthusiasts. Throughout the weekend wildlife photographer Chris Packham will be leading wildlife walks and tours around the WWT London Wetland Centre giving tips on how to take the perfect photograph as well as telling visitors about some of his favourite species.

All activities are included in the price of admission to the centre and are free for WWT members. Booking is essential to attend one of the talks and walks. To book phone 020 8409 4400. If you do not have a place on one of the walks or tours you are still able to come and meet Nikon specialists and see the latest equipment and Chris Packham will be one site throughout the weekend."

Full details, including a schedule, are here.