
Feathers and Families – Photographing the Great Crested Grebe
I’ve been following the same pair of great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) for six years now. It’s become something of a ritual, checking in on
I’ve been lucky enough to photograph golden eagles in Sweden, track wolves and bears through the forests of Finland, and watch goshawks tear through the skies in Spain. Closer to home, I’ve spent countless hours immersed in the incredible wildlife the UK has to offer, from the tiniest fire crest to deer, owls, and wading birds in remote, windswept corners of the country.
Photography is more than just a job for me, it’s the way I make sense of the world. I’m never happier than when I’m lying in the dirt, completely still, waiting for that perfect moment of connection between animal and lens. It’s what I live for. Sharing those moments through images and stories is what keeps me coming back.
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to receive some recognition for my work along the way; winning Sony Alpha’s Photographer of the Week in 2022 and more recently becoming Runner-Up in the Animal Behaviour category at the British Wildlife Photography Awards (2025). Being featured in the BWPA Collection 13 is a true honour.
I’m proud to be an ambassador for Paramo Clothing, whose ethical and environmentally responsible approach to gear aligns perfectly with my values. I also support the brilliant team at Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue, who work tirelessly to protect and care for our native wildlife – something I am deeply passionate about.
This work is about more than just pictures. It’s about conservation, connection, and community. If we can use photography to tell stories that inspire people to protect the wild spaces around them, then we’re doing something right.
Let’s be friends. Better yet—let’s create something wild!
As many of you know I am incredibly selective about the brands I work with and in my line of work I rely on gear that’s tough on the elements but gentle on the planet.
This is why I am proud to be am ambassador for Páramo Clothing. Their clothing is PFC-free meaning no harmful chemicals are released into the environment, thus protecting the very landscapes and wildlife I work so hard to capture.
As well as this their clothing is ethically made by the Miquelina Foundation in Colombia, which provides training, employment, and support to vulnerable women, giving them a fresh start in life.
Use code paulbrowning25 to recieve an exclusive 10% Discount
As many of you know I am incredibly selective about the brands I work with and in my line of work I rely on gear that’s tough on the elements but gentle on the planet.
This is why I am proud to be am ambassador for Páramo Clothing. Their clothing is PFC-free meaning no harmful chemicals are released into the environment, thus protecting the very landscapes and wildlife I work so hard to capture.
As well as this their clothing is ethically made by the Miquelina Foundation in Colombia, which provides training, employment, and support to vulnerable women, giving them a fresh start in life.
Use code paulbrowning25 to recieve an exclusive 10% Discount
As many of you know I am incredibly selective about the brands I work with and in my line of work I rely on gear that’s tough on the elements but gentle on the planet.
This is why I am proud to be am ambassador for Páramo Clothing. Their clothing is PFC-free meaning no harmful chemicals are released into the environment, thus protecting the very landscapes and wildlife I work so hard to capture.
As well as this their clothing is ethically made by the Miquelina Foundation in Colombia, which provides training, employment, and support to vulnerable women, giving them a fresh start in life.
Use code paulbrowning25 to recieve an exclusive 10% Discount
As many of you know I am incredibly selective about the brands I work with and in my line of work I rely on gear that’s tough on the elements but gentle on the planet.
This is why I am proud to be am ambassador for Páramo Clothing. Their clothing is PFC-free meaning no harmful chemicals are released into the environment, thus protecting the very landscapes and wildlife I work so hard to capture.
As well as this their clothing is ethically made by the Miquelina Foundation in Colombia, which provides training, employment, and support to vulnerable women, giving them a fresh start in life.
Use code paulbrowning25 to recieve an exclusive 10% Discount
It can be an eternal dilemma in wildlife photography: the closer you are, the better the shot, but the greater the risk of scaring away your subject. “One of my favourite birds to photograph is the grebe,” says wildlife photographer Paul Browning. “To photograph them, you have to get down very low to the water. But as soon as the bird sees me, it’s halfway to the other side of the lake.” This is why super-telephoto lenses are vital for wildlife photographers, especially bird photographers.
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I’ve been following the same pair of great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) for six years now. It’s become something of a ritual, checking in on

On my last trip to Estonia (one of those trips that serves you with incredible moments before you’ve even had time to process them properly),

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