UK Mammal Photography Gallery

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

The UK is home to a remarkable variety of mammals, from the secretive otter slipping along riverbanks to the watchful red fox moving through fields and woodland. In this gallery you’ll find images of deer in rutting season, badgers foraging at dusk, agile squirrels, elusive pine martens, and fast-moving hares across open ground. Each photograph reflects not only the beauty of these species but also the importance of ethical wildlife photography — taken with patience, respect, and careful fieldcraft so the animals continue their lives undisturbed.

Mammals play a vital role in Britain’s ecosystems: deer shape our forests, foxes balance rodent numbers, badgers and squirrels influence woodland regeneration, and predators like pine martens help restore natural order. By learning to watch quietly, track signs, and understand behaviour, photographers and nature lovers can deepen their connection to these species while supporting their conservation. This gallery celebrates that mindful approach — a reminder that the most rewarding encounters come when we slow down, wait, and let wildlife reveal itself.

A fox standing on grassy field with green background.
An otter on the ground in a grassy area, with wet fur and water blurred in the background.
A white deer with large antlers standing in a grassy field with a cloudy sky in the background.
A young deer running through a grassy field with a blurred background of tall grass, during daytime.
A fox sitting in a grassy field with a serene expression.
A badger on a log at night, sniffing or investigating the surface.
An otter swimming through a marsh with dried plants and reeds.
Close-up of a hare with large ears and brown fur, facing the camera.
A roe deer with small antlers swimming in a body of water.
An otter swimming in the water holding a fish in its mouth.
A hare running in a grassy field with a blurred background.
An otter emerges from water, with its head and shoulders visible, creating ripples in the water's surface.
Young deer standing in tall grass during sunset, backlit with a warm glow outlining its body.
Close-up of a small brown mouse with shiny blue eyes on a ground covered with leaves and pinecones, next to a yellow leaf and green foliage.
A baby rabbit sitting on grass in natural sunlight.
A new born edible dormouse sleeping on a wooden surface.
A red squirrel on a tree branch holding a large cone with a seed in its mouth.
Two otters on grassy terrain with rocks, one sitting upright and the other lying down, with a blurred green and rocky background.
A close-up of a wet otter's head and upper body with a blurred gray background.
A small brown vole peeking out from under a wooden log with blurred green background.
A fox standing in a grassy field with a blurred green background, looking towards the camera.
Two roe deer standing in tall green grass in a forest clearing, one facing the camera and the other looking away, with a blurred green forest background.
A European wildcat running through a long blurred green grass
A photograph of a Coypu in a grassy, wetland area with green plants and dirt.
A badger walking on a grassy field at night.
An otter swimming in water, holding a fish in its mouth, with reeds in the background.
Close-up of an otter in a culvert.
An otter walking through dry grass and reeds, with its body positioned low and to the right, and its head turned to the right, showing whiskers and fur.
A wood mouse, peeking out from behind green moss and bark on a tree trunk in a forest setting.
A wildcat sitting in tall grass, looking directly at the camera with piercing eyes, in a lush green natural environment.
Three young deer standing in a grassy field with a blurred background.
A young tabby cat with yellow eyes standing on a dirt path at dawn, illuminated by a warm light.
A close-up of a small brown edible dormouse peering out from a rocky crevice.
Close-up of a wet otter's face with wet fur and whiskers.
A brown hare standing on a rural road in France.
Three otters swimming in water near tall green reeds.
A fox walking through tall grass at sunrise.
A fallow deer with large antlers standing in tall, golden grass under a clear blue sky, with its head resting on the other side of its body.
A young brown rabbit sitting on green grass with a dirt path nearby.
A beaver swimming in a pond with green plants nearby
A deer standing in a grassy field with its head stretched upwards, reaching for the leaves at the top of a tree.
A young roe deer standing in a grassy field with a blurred background.
Close-up of deer face with large ears and light brown fur, against a beige background.
A young red deer lying in tall dried yellow grass.
A pine marten walking on the grass at night, illuminated by a light source.

Ethical Wildlife Photography & Fieldcraft