Speaker: Paul Collins

At 78 degrees north, lying between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard’s unique birdlife and landscapes make it an irresistible destination for photographers. This talk is a photographic journey across land and sea, fjords and tundra, celebrating the best of Arctic birdlife under the midnight sun – from Arctic Foxes hunting eiders and little auks to the courtship rituals of Red-Throated Diver, Phalaropes and Ptarmigan. Paul is an award-winning nature photographer and guide from London. His images, which often feature birds in low light and minimalist landscapes, have been recognised in the British Wildlife Photography Awards and Bird Photographer Of The Year among others; and he regularly leads bird photo tours in the UK and Europe. He also works in television, co-producing documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4 and Discovery Network.