Animal, Wildlife & Nature Photography

Darren has a great passion for wildlife photography. From the smallest insects to the largest mammals be loves to capture them all on camera.

Time and patience behind the lens is what it takes to capture often unexpected moments in animal behaviour.

Whether it's a domestic cat or dog, a bird of prey floating in the breeze or a wild tiger's yawn, timing and skill are required.

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Grizzlies

Towards the end of 2010 i'm off to Alaska in search of the great Grizzly Bears during the annual Salmon run. Yet another awesome trip of great wildlife, great company and great fun!

Glorious Svalbard

Following a successful trip to the Arctic in 2008 aboard the icebreaker MS Stockholm I'll be off once again in late 2011 to see more stunning scenery and hopefully more fantastic Polar Bears.

     

Polar Bears

A selection of Polar Bear shots from my recent trip to Svalbard and the Arctic Circle onboard the Icebreaker MS Stockholm.

 

Walrus

A small selection of Walrus shots from my recent trip to Svalbard and the Arctic Circle onboard the Icebreaker MS Stockholm.

     


Grebe

A collection of Grebe pictures from the majestic Great Crested Grebe to the tiny Little Grebe and colourful Slavonian Grebe.

 

Snipe

Here is the first collection of images for 2009. A group of Snipe hidden away in the marshland.

     


Wildlife of Kenya

Here's my latest selection of pictures taken in the Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Aberdare National Parks.

 

Cheetah of Samburu

A family of Cheetah in the Samburu National Park of Kenya out hunting one evening.

     


Primates

A collection of images of Primates from around the World including Hanuman Langur, Rhesus Macaque and Baboon.

 

Deer & Antelope

A selection ranging from Chital of India to tiny Dik dik of Africa along with one or two from the United Kingdom.

     


Flamingo, Stork and Pelicans

A small collection of Greater Flamingo, Marabou Stork and Pelicans taken in Kenya and UK Wildlife Parks.

 

Lions

Taken on my recent trip to Kenya a selection of Lions, Lioness and some very young and cute cubs!

     


Rollers

A collection of the beautiful Indian and African Roller.

 

Zebra

A small selection of Zebra from my recent trip to Kenya.

     


African and Indian Elephants

A collection of both African and Asian Elephants.

 

Tigers of Bandhavgarh, India

A collection of Bengal Tigers and Cubs from my recent trip to Bandhavgarh, India with wildlife photographer Andy Rouse. Check out some local portraits on my Portraiture Pages too.

     


Puffins

A collection of Puffin shots taken on the Farne Islands which are situated off the Northumbrian Coastline and the Treshnish Islands off the West Cost of Scotland.

 

Red Squirrel

The UK's native Red Squirrel, hugely outnumbered by the alien Grey Squirrel due to the squirrel pox virus but can be found in a few areas around the country.

     


Gannet

A selection of Gannet pictures taken at the RSPB reserve at Bmpton Cliffs, North Yorkshire.

 

Finch

A collection of garden Finches including Chaffinch, Bullfinch, Greenfinch and Goldfinch.

     


Birds of Prey

Here's my collection of various Birds of Prey from the Balk Eagle to the Vulture and wild local Northern Red Kites.

 

Water Rail

A very beautiful and highly secretive small freshwater wetland wader.

     


Kingfishers

Follow this link to see my latest collection of the UK's most beautiful and elusive bird of prey. Now including a couple of non European varieties!

 

Oriental Mandarin Duck

Introduced from China, the male Mandarin Duck has the most amazingly colourful plumage. A few can be found in the wild though they are extremely shy birds.

     


Nuthatch

A very beautiful and small woodland bird resembling a Kingfisher or Woodpecker.

 

Starlings

A very underrated bird in the UK which shows amazing Murmurations as the arrive to roost in the UK.

     


Robin

Follow this link to see my latest collection of the UK's favourite bird, the Robin.

 

Peacocks & Pheasants

My collection of Peacock and Pheasants that are commonly seen around the United Kingdom.

     


Grey Squirrel

Commonly seen around Parks, Gardens and up Trees the Grey Squirrel is a common sighting stealing bird food and nuts.

 

Blue Tit

A handful of shots of these ever popular garden birds including Coal Tit and Great Tit varieties.

     


Goldcrest

Follow this link for a few images of the UK's smallest songbird.

 

White Albino Squirrel

White albino squirrels are extremely rare, nearly 1 in 100,000 so I was very lucky to see this one let alone capture some shots of it!

     


Owls

A few of my favourite Owl shots taken at Kirkleatham Owl Sanctuary and The Falconry Centre.

 

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Occasionally seen clinging to tree trunks and on branches in mature woodland and parks. Follow this link for my latest shots.

     


Siskin

A very large group of Siskin caught feeding on conifer seeds in the area of the Tees Barrage once more.

 

Grey Heron & Bittern

Here you can see a great selection of Grey Heron and Bittern shots taken in the UK.

     


Foxes

A couple of shots of the UK's Red Fox.

 

Ducks, Swans and Geese

Here's a collection of pictures of the common Mallard Duck, Swans and Geese along with one or two other varieties.

     


Blackbirds

A selection of Blackbird images from Gardens, Parks and Forests of the United Kingdom.

 

Gulls

A collection of various Gulls from around the UK.

     


Magpies, Rooks and Crows

One or two of my shots of these common UK birds.

 

Moorhen

A selection of images of Moorhen taken across the United Kingdom.

     

Terns

One or two shots of both Common and Arctic Terns.

 

Lapwings

A small selection of this commonly seen UK bird.

     

Little Egret

Here you can see a great selection of Little Egret taken from the Saltholme RSPB center.

 

Wagtail

A couple of nice Grey Wagtail shots taken in my local area.

     

Cuckoo

A couple of local shots of this parasitic bird.

Grouse

A selection of Red and Black Grouse shots taken across the moorland and mountains of England and Scotland

     

Dippers

A selection of Dipper shots taken in a local fast running river.

Seals

A selection of common and grey seals from around the UK and further afield.

 

Razorbill

A selection of Razorbill pictures taken at the RSPB reserve at Bmpton Cliffs, North Yorkshire.

 

Wildlife Art

A small selection of various artistic wildlife images from around the World.

   

Miscellaneous Birds

A selection of various birds from around the UK and overseas.

     

Miscellaneous Mammals

A selection of various mammals from the UK and overseas.

   

Miscellaneous Reptiles & Insects

A selection of various reptiles and insects from around the world.


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