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Slide Shows are changing! With the arrival of digital technology, new exciting ways of presenting shows are emerging and the new shows listed below are now available for venues throughout the UK. In these new shows, superb images are digitally projected and accompanied by a mixture of commentary, music and sound effects to create a whole new ambience for an evenings entertainment.

Even if you have seen slide shows from the same parts of the world, these show will give you something completely new. You will not be disappointed - for details of current rates please contact me by email at billcoster@hotmail.com

Penguin Paradise - The wildlife of Antarctica

This show covers a month long journey I made to South Georgia and the Antarctic Penninsular. This show is full of very strong images and is hugely popular amongst both Natural History groups and Photographic Societies alike.The incredible sight of several thousand nesting king penguins in a single colony is just one of the many highlights of the show. Gallery Link

The Birds of Florida’s Wetlands

A two month trip to the ‘holiday’ state of Florida to photograph the birds that occur on the coasts and wetlands in the winter. I’ve travelled all over the world photographing birds and I think florida is probably the easiest place I’ve ever been to for bird photography. Because of this all the images are very strong and cover mainy waders, herons as well as several species of raptors and other groups, including the amazing diving Brown Pelicans. Gallery Link

Deserts, Geese and Cranes

This is a show that is a little different from many 'wildlife' presentations as the scenery takes equal billing with the birds and animals. The following National Parks are included: Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and Arches. These contain some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth and each one is totally different! Also visited are the huge stands of Saguaro cacti near Tucson and the striking beauty of White Sands National Monument. Birds include the Roadrunner and the vast gathering of Cranes and Snow Geese at the famous Bosque del Apache refuge. Gallery Link 1 and Gallery Link 2

The Shetland Isles

Shetland is one of the UKs most spectacular locations for wildlife and this show is the result of a month spent on the islands photographing the birds and other wildlife, as well as the landscape of this most northern part of Britain. The show features many of the familiar British waders and seabirds in incredible action as they go about their business of rearing young in a British summer.Gallery Link

 The Pacific Northwest

A journey from California, through Oregon and finally Washington State, exploring the landscape, flowers, forests and wildlife that thrive in the summer months. Highlights of the show include Sea Otters, Mount St Helens Volcano and the incredibly beautiful flower meadows of Mount Rainier National Park. Please note that this show is a general natural history show and is not primarily aimed at bird groups. Gallery Link

 Bill Does Britain

By popular demand I have put together a show that covers the wldlife and landscape of the British Isles. The show follows the seasons as the year unfolds and concentrates on the best that Britain has to offer. Some of the highlights are spectacular bluebell woods, seabird cities, migrating waders, Scottish highland landscapes, amazing Red Kites in action and of course the many wildfowl species that visit the British Isles in Winter. Gallery Link1 and Gallery Link2

Norway and Finland

From the icy north of Varangerfjord in Winter to the vast forests of Finland in Summer, this northern journey concentrates on the special birds that occur in the part of Europe. Three species of Eider, Five species of Owl, amazing Osprey pictures and a spectacular Ruff lek are just some of the highlights of this show. Gallery Link1 and Gallery Link2

Spain and Hungary

Great and Little Bustards on their display grounds, plus Lammergaier photographed in it’s Pyrenee’s stronghold are just some of the highlights of wild Spain. Moving to the unspoilt lands of Hungary we witness bright coloured Rollers and Bee Eaters as well as a wealth of forest birds including Sparrowhawks and Goshawks. Gallery Link 1 and Gallery Link 2

Half Shows - Two Locations for the Price of One!

I am in the process of converting some of my original slide shows to the new format as they are still popular and often requested. Digital shows require far more pictures than the old slide shows and in order not to compromise on quality, I have restricted some of these shows to 45 minutes or so - half the length of the new shows listed above. In order to ensure a full evenings entertainment, you can simply request two shows - a sort of buy one get one free! I currently have the following ‘Half Shows’, but I am intending to add more when I get the time.....

Hawaii & Midway

A very popular show indeed. The amazing landscape of the Hawaaian Islands, from new volcanic activity to lush tropical forests, featuring some rarely photographed Hawaaian endemic birds is our first port of call. This is followed by a visit to that small dot in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that is Midway. Midway is a very special and rarely visited place and is packed with seabirds, including the only 3 species of Albatross found in the Northern Hemisphere. Gallery Link

The Rainforests of Peru

Another much requested show that delves deep into the jungles of the amazon in search of the exotic wildlife that occurs there. Rainforests and their fauna are notoriously difficult to photograph, but we encounter countless Parrots and Macaws, Two species of Potoo as well as a myriad of insects and other wildlife, plus a visit to the Inca Ruins at Machu Pichu. For many however, the highlight of the show will be a visit to a Cock of the Rock lek, one of the most colourful birds in South America. Gallery Link

The Galapagos

I’m sure there are many shows out there on the Galapagos Islands, but this one is something special. Many of the species are very approachable and this makes photography easy, so the images in this show are of a very high quality and I have indulged my passion for flight and action photography to the full to produce many unique images from this wonderful place. Gallery Link

Namibia

At the end of the dry season the concentrations of wild mammals in Etosha National Park are at their peak.Thousands of zebra and antelopes gather in large numbers to take their turn to drink, together with Giraffes and the famous Elephants of Etosha. Spectacular desert landsscapes of the Namib, which has the highest sand dunes in the world combine to make this an enjoyable show. Gallery Link

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