Wildlife Photography Blog
UK Fieldcraft, Conservation & Ethical Tips
Welcome to The Wildlife Nomad UK wildlife photography blog, a space dedicated to exploring the natural world through patience, respect, and presence. Here you’ll find practical fieldcraft tips to help you move quietly through landscapes, recognise animal signs, and capture authentic images without disturbing the wildlife you’ve come to see.
This blog shares more than just photographs. Each post offers insight into the craft of ethical wildlife photography, from learning how to track a fox at dawn to setting up trail cameras in wetlands or photographing deer during the autumn rut. Alongside photography tutorials, you’ll also find regular conservation news, highlighting the issues shaping Britain’s wild spaces and the species that depend on them.
Seasonal projects and species spotlights provide inspiration for your own time outdoors, whether you’re documenting birds in winter woodlands or following the signs of otters along rivers in summer. Whatever your level of experience, this blog aims to give you knowledge, guidance, and encouragement to deepen your connection to nature and to tell its stories responsibly.
Badger Ecology & Field Signs.
In part 1 of this mini series we look at one of the most iconic of British Mammals, the Eurasian Badger, and the field signs they leave that give us clues as to their presence and activities in the dead of night.
April 2023 Round Up
The Wildlife Nomad team were back in France for the whole of April. Click here to find out what they have been working on, and what is planned for May.
March 2023 Round Up
Read all about The Wildlife Nomad’s March project of photographing Brown Hares in the UK and what is planned for next month.
In The Bag - Camtraptions “Wilderness Bundle”
Ever wondered how to go about capturing photos of really elusive or shy creatures? One way is to use a Digital SLR camera trap like the “Wilderness bundle” produced by Camtraptions. In this month’s “In the Bag” we look at what’s included in the package, ahead of us setting it all up to try and capture some night time shots of wildlife in France.
February 2023 Round Up
Click the image to read all about what The Wildlife Nomad has been up to in February 2023, and what is planned for March.
Otter Ecology & Field Signs, Pt 2
In part 2 of this mini series on Otter ecology, Craig takes a look at Otter mating, natal holt selection, and raising of their young…..as well as some of the dangers that cause up to half of all Otters to die within their first year.
In The Bag - £25 and Under
Craig takes a look at 5 accessories under £25 that you should consider having in your photo rucksack as a Wildlife Photographer……
January 2023 Round Up
Click the image to read all about what The Wildlife Nomad has been up to in January 2023, and what Feb has in store.
In The Bag
In the first of our regular “In The Bag” articles we take a look at what stills and video kit Craig uses and why he still relies on some older technology, like his trusted Canon C100 MKii.
Otter Ecology & Field Signs, Pt 1
As someone who has watched Otters for years, Craig knows how frustrating it can be to find them and have good views (let alone the opportunity to grab a photo). In this first part of a three part mini series, he looks at clues you can look for in the field that will help you find your local Otters.
