Dave watts wildlife photographer biography

Following a lifelong interest in natural history, Dave has established himself as one of Australia&#;s leading wildlife photographers. His own picture library of Australian wildlife is surely one of the most extensive of any photographer outside of the major picture libraries..

The young Dave Watts was introduced to the local wild inhabitants at an early age and training as a Forester with special wildlife management duties seemed an obvious profession.

Following 10 years employment with the Forestry Commission, Dave decided to travel and arrived in Tasmania during the Franklin River blockade where he helped ferry stores and provisions to the blockaders in his zodiac.

Looking back Dave considers this period living in the wilderness as one of the most memorable and ultimately successful experiences of his life.

A committed conservationist Dave had a variety of jobs in Tasmania ranging from apple picking and deckhand on a fishing boat to Conservation Officer with the Tasmanian Co About — Watts Wildlife Photography MIDOM