Do I need a dedicated camera?
No. A phone camera is enough. Judge the response to the brief and the choices behind it, not the equipment. Participants can use a written or spoken image description when taking a photograph is not a suitable option.
How long should a first outing last?
A suggested starter format is 30 minutes of mission time, plus separate briefing and review time. Adapt it to access needs, conditions and the group. Fewer prompts with enough thinking time usually work better than a long checklist.
What if a participant cannot complete the route?
Offer a shorter or stationary version and an equivalent image or description task with the same available score. Explain alternatives to everyone from the start. Discuss specific adjustments privately and avoid requiring medical details.
How close can we get to wildlife?
Follow site-specific rules and required distances. Do not approach for a photograph. If your presence changes behavior, increase your distance or leave. There is no universal distance that is safe for every species and situation.
What if we do not see an animal?
A habitat image and a specific observation note can complete the mission. Do not reward rare sightings or proximity. Noticing a quiet area and leaving it undisturbed can be a successful response.
Are the routes on this website verified?
No. Diagrams are illustrative and place names are examples. Verify current access, conditions and permissions with the relevant land manager. This site provides neither live navigation nor location tracking.
Can we edit the photographs?
Yes, if the group agrees beforehand. State whether crops and tonal changes are allowed, and disclose substantial alterations. A nature observation should not imply that an added or removed subject was present in the scene.
What should happen in bad weather?
Use a safe fallback, shorten the outing or cancel. A mission never takes priority over actual weather and participant needs. Share the cancellation method before the event and avoid relying solely on reception at the location.
Do teams have to share pictures online?
No. A local review or private discussion is sufficient. Obtain appropriate permission before sharing images of identifiable people. Check metadata and avoid publishing sensitive wildlife locations.
Does the website track our location or send contact messages?
No. The site does not request geolocation. The contact tool prepares text locally for you to copy or download; it does not send a message. To contact us, send the prepared text through your own email service.