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february 7 - 12, 2026
What’s New on SDM:
Website updated Daily
🆕 Behind the Lens - Giant Anteater - (February 3, 2026)
New images and photography insights on our website. Each post offers a glimpse behind the lens, stories, field notes, and techniques from encounters with wildlife around the world. 👉 Check Out the Photos
For the Birds - Painted Bunting - (February 3, 2026)
Not everyone loves birds, but for those who do, this one’s for you. For the Birds is a new daily photo gallery dedicated to our feathered friends from around the world. 👉 Check out the Photos
New Blog Post - Photographing Florida Manatees in Kings Bay. - (February 2, 2026)
A first visit, shifting water clarity, and a few hours spent drifting with some of Florida’s most gentle wildlife. 👉 Read the Blog
Trip Report - Sperm Whale Trip 2 - Final Day Added - (January 27, 2026)
Trip 2 is underway in Dominica, and the week has started strong. From inshore sperm whale encounters and extended water time the first days have delivered unforgettable moments. 👉 Read the Report
Wild Minute. Sperm Whales - Episode 37 Added - (January 27, 2026)
The Wild Minute sperm whale video series continues in Dominica. From challenging days that test patience to unforgettable encounters with feeding pods, social behavior, and mother-calf interactions, the story is unfolding one minute at a time. 👉 Watch the New Episode
Trip Report - Sperm Whale Trip 1 - (January 21, 2026)
Our 2026 season is officially underway in Dominica. The week is already shaping up to be something extraordinary. Follow along as the story unfolds. 👉 Read the Report
New Blog Post - Over / Under Photography - (January 14, 2026)
Over / under (split-shot) images look effortless when you see them online, but the reality is very different. In this new blog, I break down what I’ve learned from years of trying, and failing, to get these shots right. 👉 Read The Blog
Blog Post - How I prepare and pack for wildlife trips - (January 10, 2026)
Why I start packing a week before every trip. A simple process to reduce stress and avoid last-minute surprises. 👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - Nature Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Relationship. - (January 8, 2026 )
A windy run, a simple choice, and a reminder that nature is always calling… even close to home. 👉 Read the Blog.
Blog Post - When boardrooms decide what lives and dies. - (January 6, 2026 )
A story from the front lines of conservation, centered around a moment in Cancún that changed how I see conservation forever, and why nature no longer gets to decide its own fate. 👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - Why I Never Fly Without AirTags (December 7, 2025 )
Travel can get chaotic fast, delayed flights, tight connections, and bags that don’t always follow the plan. On my way to Baja this week, my AirTag saved my luggage again, 👉 Read the Blog
Trip Report - Tiger Beach & Bimini 2025. - (December 6, 2025 )
Our latest expedition report is live! From wild weather at Tiger Beach to crystal-blue encounters in Bimini, this week gave us tiger sharks, hammerheads, bull sharks, dolphins, and a few surprises. 👉 Read the Trip Report
Trip Report - Norway Orcas 2025 - (November 17, 2025)
We’ve just returned to northern Norway, where orcas and humpback whales gather each winter to feed on the great herring migration. Join us for an unforgettable week of the raw Arctic, and wildlife encounters on the fjords. 👉 Read the Report.
Blog Post - Are Orcas Dangerous? - (October 15, 2025)
Many people fear orcas after seeing stories of attacks and captivity. But after swimming with orcas in Baja, Norway, and New Zealand, I learned the truth. 👉 Read the Blog
2026 Trips with Limited Availability…
Snow Leopards - One Spot Left.
Sei Whales - Spots Left.
Baja Orcas - One Spot Left.
Pink Dolphins - 3 Spots Left.
Jaguar Expedition - One Spot Left.
Beluga Whales - 2 Spots Left.
Tiger Beach - 3 Spots Left.
