Matt Phillips Portfolio

British Wildlife Photography Gallery

Explore Captivating UK Wildlife Photography by Matt Phillips

Gulls in Flight at Watermead
Gulls in Flight, Buckinghamshire
Cute Canada Goslings
Cute Canada Geese Goslings
Adonis Blue Butterfly
Adonis Blue Butterfly
Grey Heron
Grey Heron
Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Lake District Cows
Pair of Cows, Loweswater
Mute Swan I
Mute Swan Spreading Wings
Peacock Butterfly
Peacock Butterfly
Herdwick Sheep
A Herdwick Sheep
Wildlife Photography - Canada Goose Profile
Canada Goose Profile
Canada Geese Goslings
Canada Geese Goslings
Marbled White Butterfly
Marbled White Butterfly
Gosling Honking
Honking Gosling
Pair of Lambs
Pair of Lambs
Red Admiral Butterflies
Red Admiral Butterflies
Common blue butterfly
Common Blue Butterfly
Horse & Pony
Horse & Foal Grazing
Geese at Sunrise
Geese at Sunrise
Mute Swan
Mute Swan Profile
Tortoiseshell Butterfly
Tortoiseshell Butterfly
Gosling Posing
Gosling Posing
Mute Swan III
Soft-focus Swan
Canada Goose III
Canada Goose II
Swan Preening
Swan Preening
Horses in Buttercup Meadow
Horses & Buttercups
Toad
Frog or Toad
Swan Family
Swan Family
Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle
Busy Bee
Busy Bee
Great-Crested Grebe
Great-Crested Grebe
Dove on a Wire
Dove on a Wire
Grey Heron Stalking
Grey Heron Stalking
Sheep
Mountain Sheep at Rannerdale
Canada Goose & Wildflowers
Canada Goose & Wildflowers
Horse & Buttercups
Horse & Buttercups
Tortoiseshell Butterfly III
Tortoiseshell Butterfly III
Moorhen & Chick
Moorhen & Chick
Moorhen by Pond
Moorhen by Pond
Canada Goose IV
Canada Goose IV
Goosander at Buttermere
Goosander at Buttermere
Herring Gull
Herring Gull on Beach
Pair of Swans
Swans in Broughton
Swan stretching wings
Swan at Broughton
Tortoiseshell Butterfly
Tortoiseshell Butterfly on Flowers
Peacock
Peacock
Canada Goose
Canada Goose Standing Tall
Butterfly on wildflower
Butterfly on Wildflower

British Wildlife Photography by Matt Phillips

Welcome to my Wildlife Photo Gallery — a celebration of the beauty, character, and diversity of British wildlife. From the graceful swans to the rustic charm of geese, farm animals, and smaller creatures of the countryside, my photography is dedicated to capturing the essence of the natural world.

A Passion Rooted in Buckinghamshire

Much of my wildlife photography begins close to home in Buckinghamshire, where I’ve spent countless hours walking with a camera, waiting for those fleeting encounters that bring nature to life. Whether it’s swans on local lakes, Canada geese honking, or the delicate details of insects and butterflies, these photographs are windows into the everyday beauty of British wildlife.

Wildlife Beyond the Local Landscape

While Buckinghamshire has always been at the heart of my work, I also travel for inspiration. The Lake District has provided countless opportunities to capture wildlife against dramatic backdrops of mountains and water. Further afield, I’ve photographed nature along the Dorset coast and, across the Channel, in the French Pyrenees — where the wild landscapes offer encounters with species in their natural European habitats.

Capturing More Than Just a Picture

Wildlife photography, for me, is about more than recording an image. It’s about patience, curiosity, and connection. Every photo tells a small story — whether it’s the elegance of a bird in motion, the quiet moment of an animal at rest, or the intricate patterns of nature often overlooked. My aim is always to capture not just what a creature looks like, but the sense of life and energy it brings to its surroundings.

Explore British Wildlife Photography

This photo gallery is an invitation to experience the wonder of wildlife photography, from the familiar to the unexpected. It is also a reminder of how important it is to value and preserve the natural world that surrounds us.

So, whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply curious about the animals and birds of the British Isles, I invite you to explore this gallery. From Buckinghamshire to the Lake District, from the coasts of Dorset to the mountains of France, these photographs celebrate the beauty, diversity, and resilience of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Learn more about British Wildlife

Interested in using a photo? You can license images for web, print, commercial, or editorial use.

Photo Licensing

How it works:

1. Browse the gallery and note the photo(s) you’re interested in.

2. Contact me via the contact page with the photo title or link, and I will provide licensing options, pricing, and terms based on your intended use.

Licensing Terms:

All photos remain © Matt Phillips. All rights reserved. Usage is granted only after a licensing agreement is confirmed. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

I’m happy to work with you on custom requests or bulk licensing.

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