@PeakyWildlife on Instagram
Wildlife photography from the Peak District by Paul David, the person behind Barn Owl Live. Barn owls, deer, garden birds and more.
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When I'm not looking after the live cameras, you'll usually find me out in the Peak District with a camera. I photograph the wildlife on my doorstep: barn owls hunting at dusk, red deer in the autumn rut, swallows feeding their chicks, and the birds that visit the garden every day.
I shoot with Sony Alpha cameras, including the Sony A1, which is brilliant for fast-moving wildlife and low light. Every photo on my Instagram is of wild animals living free, photographed without baiting or disturbing them.
What you'll find on my Instagram
Recent photos
See all my photos on Instagram
More of my wildlife photos on this website
- 📸 Peak District wildlife photo gallery
- 🎁 Free wildlife images you're welcome to download and use
- 🖥️ Free barn owl and wildlife screensavers
- 🎥 Live wildlife cameras on YouTube
💡 Photography tips: if you're getting into wildlife photography, have a look at my guide to photo editing software. And if you'd like to watch wildlife without leaving home, our live barn owl camera runs 24 hours a day.
Questions people ask
Can I use your wildlife photos?
The photos on Instagram and in my gallery are my own work and can't be reused without permission. Please see my photo licence for details. If you need wildlife images for a website, school project or social media post, my free wildlife images are free to use.
What camera do you use for wildlife photography?
I use Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras, including the Sony A1, which has a very fast autofocus that's ideal for birds in flight and animals in low light.
Where are your photos taken?
Almost all of them are taken in and around the Peak District National Park in England.
Thanks for looking, and I hope you'll follow along on Instagram!
Paul 🦉