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Safety, first and last
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*Thankfully the UK has a very short list of dangerous wild animals and
plants to photograph. Speaking from experience, never get too close to
nesting swans, or any nesting bird for that matter! The same goes for wild
horses, deer and wild boar especially during their breeding and birthing
seasons. When out in the field it’s always a good idea to carry a few

plasters and some disinfectant. Lone, dead-of-night working is not
recommended. The same goes for shooting in bogs, mud banks and in
extreme weather conditions. Avoid hiding-up at ground level near ant
colonies or in places known to be inhabited by adders, ticks and
processionary caterpillars. Always wear protective clothing around wasp
nests, bee hives and around water courses with mosquitoes, leeches and
those razor sharp reeds! Learn about the poison potential of plants like
giant hogweed and certain fungal spores. Always be mindful of the
disease factors from animal waste and carcasses. It goes beyond saying,
but if you must eat out on a stake-out, always wash your hands first!

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