UK Bird Photography Gallery

A very small selection of bird images taken by the Wildlife Nomad

Birds are among the most visible and captivating parts of Britain’s natural world. From the haunting call of owls in woodland to the soaring silhouettes of raptors like buzzards, red kites, and kestrels, these species connect us to wild places. In this gallery you’ll find a wide range of British birds: delicate songbirds in gardens and hedgerows, graceful waterfowl on lakes and estuaries, and powerful hunters of the open skies.

Each image reflects a commitment to ethical bird photography, taken through patience, respect, and quiet fieldcraft that allows the birds to continue their lives undisturbed. By moving slowly, understanding habitats, and watching behaviour, photographers can capture authentic moments — from a tawny owl emerging at dusk to a murmuration of starlings twisting across the sky.

Birds play a vital role in UK ecosystems: pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and balancing insect populations. Raptors and owls act as natural pest controllers, while waterfowl shape wetland habitats. This gallery celebrates their diversity and importance, offering inspiration for anyone who wants to deepen their connection to nature through mindful, responsible photography.

A pied flycatcher and young on a moss-covered log, in a lush green forest.
A barn swallow with twigs in its beak, standing on earthy ground with some grass in the background.
A great tit standing on a weathered piece of wood, holding a seed in its beak.
A green woodpecker perched on a tree trunk with a blurred green background.
A colorful pheasant sitting on green grass with a blurred background.
A female red backed shrike perched on a tree branch, green blurred background.
Silhouette of a wood pigeon perched on a tree branch among dense foliage with a glowing moon in the background.
A great spotted woodpecker perched on a moss-covered tree stump in a forest setting.
A buzzard perched on a weathered tree stump, with a green blurred background.
Close-up of a Eurasian Jay perched on a mossy tree stump in a forested area.
A red kite in flight against a light, cloudy sky.
A close-up of a juvenile dipper perched on a branch near water, with a dark, rocky background.
A nuthatch perched on a tree stump holding a nut in its beak against a blurred neutral background.
A barn owl perched on a wooden beam with a blurred green foliage background.
A coot running on an iced pool during sunrise.
A moorhen with one wing partially open, landing on a reflective surface with a sunset background.
Silhouette of a cuckoo on a bare branch against a light grey sky.
A water rail, standing in a wet marsh among tall, yellowish reeds, with a long orange bill and grey and brown plumage.
A male red backed shrike perched on a wire holding an insect in its beak, with a blurred green background.
A warbler perched on a reed holding a dragonfly in its beak, surrounded by tall green grass.
A barn swallow on the ground with one wing raised and a piece of string in its beak.
A heron standing in a marshy area with dried reeds, with its beak open near the water's surface.
Small brown bird with streaky pattern on head and back, perched on a tree branch
A song thrush holding an insect in its beak, perched on a dark branch with green foliage background.
A barn swallow mid-flight, holding a small insect in its beak, with a blurred natural background of earth and greenery.
A female blackbird standing by a wooden post, with dry grass in the background, illuminated by warm sunlight.
A coal tit perched on a lichen-covered branch against a blurred green background.
A colorful blue tit bird perched on a snow-covered branch against a white background.
A song thrush holding an insect in its beak, perched on a dark branch with green foliage background.
A warbler perched on a reed grass with a dragonfly in its beak, surrounded by green reeds.
A dab chick swimming on calm water at sunset with warm golden light reflecting off the surface.
A female blackbird standing near a wooden post at sunset with warm lighting.
A barn swallow on the ground with its wings spread, catching a string of spider silk in its beak. The bird has a black head, orange throat, and brown body, set against a blurred natural background.
A coal tit perched on a thin lichen-covered branch, against a blurred green background.
A small brown bird with darker streaks on its back, perched on a tree branch with a blurred gray background.
A goosander swimming in a river.
A kestrel sat in a field of tall, yellowish grass with a blue sky in the background.
A cormorant swimming in calm water with a dark green background.
Colorful Mandarin duck swimming in green water, with its reflection visible.
Yellow and black bird perched on a ledge with scattered seeds and food, green blurred background.
Close-up of a bird with red face, beige body, black and yellow wings, perched on a small tree branch.
A small blue and yellow bird perched on a branch against a blurred brown background.
A brown and red duck swimming in calm green water.
A heron flying low over a body of water with green and yellow hues, with water droplets falling from its wings.
A white swan with wings spread wide, standing on a dark reflective surface with a dark background.

Ethical Wildlife Photography & Fieldcraft