Q // I’m looking for a photography course that specialises in wildlife. Where would you recommend?

I’d be led by the calibre of tutor, so do your research — check out the reviews of any programme you book onto. National Geographic Expeditions oers some of the best tutelage money can buy. This winter, a National Geographic photographer will take a small group into Yellowstone National Park to capture iconic American wildlife — elks, bison, coyotes and, with luck, grizzly bears — all without the summer crowds. The six-day itinerary costs from £4,470 per person and includes visiting the studio of a local wildlife photographer for additional tips and insights. nationalgeographicexpeditions.co.uk

One of the best things about wildlife photography is the potential for your images to promote the conservation of rare and endangered creatures. If you travel to Pangolin Photo Safaris’ Photo Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, a bespoke itinerary can help you capture the majesty of some of the region’s most vulnerable animals. Seven days starts at $2,450 (£1,730) and cameras and telephoto lenses are supplied free of charge. Best of all, your money supports conservation work with the world’s most traŸcked animal, the African pangolin. pangolinphoto.com

Of course, there are plenty of interesting subjects right on our doorstep. Nikon School is oering a five-day residential workshop in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park in February, focusing on the UK’s native wildlife. It costs £1,400 per person, with no single supplement — and you don’t have to be a Nikon user to attend. nikonschool.co.uk