Wildlife in Lancashire & Yorkshire
Welcome to Steve Bradley Photography, a wildlife,nature & event photography website based in the North of England, specialising in capturing British wildlife across Lancashire and Yorkshire. Iām Steve Bradley, a passionate wildlife photographer with years of experience photographing animals in their natural environment. Most of my work is taken out in the countryside of Lancashire and Yorkshire, where I regularly photograph a wide range of species including birds of prey, deer, and other native British wildlife.
One of my main interests is Barn Owl photography in Lancashire and Yorkshire. These incredible birds are a true highlight of UK wildlifeāgliding silently across fields with precision and grace. Photographing Barn Owls in the local countryside is always an unforgettable experience and a big part of my work.
On this website, you can: Browse wildlife photo galleries from across Lancashire and Yorkshire in the Albums section, learn more about British wildlife species in the Interesting Facts section, stay updated with my latest wildlife photography and nature sightings, Local Wildlife Locations & Community, Whether youāre just starting out in wildlife photography or youāre an experienced photographer looking for inspiration, this site is designed for you. I regularly update it with new wildlife photos and videos from across Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the wider UK countryside.
So this is what I am about in a nutshell, based in Colne, East Lancashire, Steve Bradley Photography is an independent creative enterprise blending wildlife field documentation, regional landscape photojournalism, and active community engagement across Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales.
What I Do.
Wildlife & Ecological Fieldwork: Capturing native British faunaāspecializing in nocturnal raptors (Barn and Tawny Owls), kingfishers, and roe deerāusing low-impact hides, telephoto tracking, and night-vision tech, paired with educational field vlogs.
Landscapes & Meteorological Art: Documenting iconic regional landmarks like Pendle Hill and the Atom Panopticon, alongside dramatic skies, thunderstorms, and the aurora borealis.
Civic & Charity Event Photojournalism: Serving as official on-site photographer and media partner for major local fixtures (including the Trawden Agricultural Show, Pendle Pub Walk, and community music festivals) providing rapid-turnaround galleries for non-profits and local causes.
Local News & Media Contributor: Known for timely breaking news capturesāsuch as his viral documentation of a Russian military surveillance aircraft over Colneāand regular features on BBC North West Tonight, Granada Weather, and the Lancashire Telegraph.
The Micro-Retail Collection
Bridging digital content with physical keepsakes, our e-commerce shop and local retail partnerships (including Colne Market Place) offer a unique range of merchandise:
Laser-Engraved Slate Ware: Hand-crafted coasters and decor featuring Pendle Hill and local heritage symbols.
Custom & Novelty Items: 3D-printed desktop accessories, custom WhatsApp NFC keyrings, mugs, and seasonal gifts.
An adaptive, hyper-local visual archive keeping the spirit, nature, and community of East Lancashire connected.
All the best
