Matt Burford Nature Photography

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Here at Matt Burford Nature Photography I aim to introduce people to the outdoors, along with the varying animals and wildlife, both great and small, that makes it special and brings it to life.

WHAT TO PACK – Dudley No.1 Canal Wildlife WorkshopWe’re just a few days away! Here’s what to bring to make the most of o...
15/08/2025

WHAT TO PACK – Dudley No.1 Canal Wildlife Workshop
We’re just a few days away! Here’s what to bring to make the most of our wildlife photography walk:

📸 Camera + lens (ideally 200mm+ for wildlife)
🔋 Fully charged batteries + spares
💾 Empty memory card(s)
🧥 Lightweight waterproof or windproof layer
🥤 Water bottle + snack
👟 Comfortable, grippy shoes (towpaths can be uneven)
🧢 Sunhat or layers depending on forecast
🗒️ Notebook & pen (optional — fieldcraft notes welcome)
🌅 Curiosity & patience – essential!

We’ll be moving slowly, observing signs of wildlife, and shooting into golden hour. Can’t wait to see what you spot and capture!

📍Start: Withymoor Playing Fields, DY5
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:30 PM, Tues 20 Aug
🎟️ Still need a ticket? Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-photography-workshop-in-storubridg3-tickets-1474748455329

Just 7 days until we head out along the Dudley No.1 Canal for an afternoon of wildlife photography, golden light, and cr...
13/08/2025

Just 7 days until we head out along the Dudley No.1 Canal for an afternoon of wildlife photography, golden light, and creative exploration. Whether you're new to photography or looking to sharpen your eye, this walk is about slowing down, tuning in, and capturing what others miss.

✨ Expect: 📍 Peaceful canalside route
📸 Guided support with tracking, fieldcraft & composition
🌅 Shooting into golden hour

A few spaces still available — join us!
🎟️ Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-photography-workshop-in-storubridg3-tickets-1474748455329
🕒 3:00–7:30 PM | Wednesday 20 Aug
📍 Withymoor Playing Fields, DY5

EARLY BIRD OFFER – 15% OFF! 🦊📸Be one of the first 4 people to book onto the Dudley No.1 Canal Wildlife Photography Works...
30/07/2025

EARLY BIRD OFFER – 15% OFF! 🦊📸
Be one of the first 4 people to book onto the Dudley No.1 Canal Wildlife Photography Workshop and get 15% off your place!

Join us on Wednday 20th August for an afternoon of wildlife tracking, fieldcraft tips, and golden-hour photography along one of the Black Country’s most peaceful canal stretches.

📍 Withymoor Playing Fields, DY5
🕒 3:00–7:30 PM
🎟️ First 4 bookings only
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-photography-workshop-in-storubridg3-tickets-1474748455329

Whether you're new to wildlife photography or want to deepen your creative practice, this workshop is for you.

Let’s explore, slow down, and capture something wild

New wildlife prints releasing Monday!One captures a moment of pure new life — a tiny coot chick, only days old, floating...
25/07/2025

New wildlife prints releasing Monday!

One captures a moment of pure new life — a tiny coot chick, only days old, floating near the reeds. All fluff and uncertainty, and full of possibility.

The second shows something quieter, deeper: a mother goose keeping watch as her goslings sleep in a warm huddle at her feet.

These are the moments I wait for. The ones that remind me why stillness matters.

Both are now available in my shop as fine art prints — full of story, perfect for anyone who finds peace in the wild.

Find the details along with sizes and framing options here ⬇️

https://mb_naturephotography.youpic.com/store

Spotted this soft, two-tone feather nestled in the grass — a classic sign of nearby waterfowl, likely from a Canada Goos...
24/07/2025

Spotted this soft, two-tone feather nestled in the grass — a classic sign of nearby waterfowl, likely from a Canada Goose.

Notice the rich chocolate brown tip fading into a fluffy gray base? That downy texture tells us this isn’t a flight feather, but a body feather, probably from the flank or breast — designed to insulate, not lift. Canada Geese molt their body feathers each year, often leaving quiet traces like this near water.

💡 Tracking Tip:
Feathers aren’t just pretty — they’re clues. Their structure, size, and wear can reveal:

What part of the body they came from

Whether the bird was preening, molting, or predated

Who's been using the area and when

Next time you're out walking by a canal or pond, pause and scan the grass. You might just find a story in a single feather.

New Workshop Just Announced!Join me on Wednesday 20th August, from 3:00 to 7:30 PM, for an afternoon of wildlife photogr...
23/07/2025

New Workshop Just Announced!
Join me on Wednesday 20th August, from 3:00 to 7:30 PM, for an afternoon of wildlife photography and an introduction to basic field craft along the scenic Dudley No.1 Canal.

We’ll explore golden hour light, canal-side wildlife, reflections, and creative composition — with one-to-one guidance throughout. Perfect for photographers looking to sharpen their skills or simply reconnect with nature.

Starts at Withymoor Playing Fields Car Park
6 spaces available!

book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wildlife-photography-workshop-in-storubridg3-tickets-1474748455329

All skill levels welcome!

Perched like a sentinel.I spotted this grey heron high in the trees — not a place you usually expect to see them. But he...
21/07/2025

Perched like a sentinel.

I spotted this grey heron high in the trees — not a place you usually expect to see them. But herons often roost well above ground when they’re resting or keeping watch over feeding territory.

The way they blend in — still and silent — is a masterclass in patience.

Ever seen one perched like this before? Tell me where in the comments ⬇️

Something’s moving along the towpath…New light. New focus. New opportunity.Keep your lens ready this August. 👀
16/07/2025

Something’s moving along the towpath…
New light. New focus. New opportunity.
Keep your lens ready this August. 👀

Species spotlight: Canada Geese and their Goslings. Few things say 'spring' quite like a gaggle of baby geese!Canada gee...
21/05/2025

Species spotlight: Canada Geese and their Goslings.

Few things say 'spring' quite like a gaggle of baby geese!

Canada geese are known for their strong family bonds. These geese mate for life and share the care of their young equally. Goslings can walk, swim and feed themselves almost imdediately after hatching, but they never go far from mum and dad.

At this time of the year you will normally find them moving or swimming in lines with one parent leading the group and another standing guard. It is an incredible example of natures team work and something people love photographing!

Have you captured a special moment with a family of geese? Drop your pictures in the comments I'd love to see them!

Hidden in Plain SightWe set out on the Long Mynd with one goal: to find the wild ponies.The hills stretched wide before ...
19/05/2025

Hidden in Plain Sight

We set out on the Long Mynd with one goal: to find the wild ponies.

The hills stretched wide before us as we entered the valley heading for the waterfall. For those that have never been, the Long Mynd is the kind of wide open rolling hills that takes your breath away every time. We followed the path, eyes scanning the ridges, and then, near a weathered, fallen tree, we saw them.

A small group, grazing quietly, their coats catching the light and our attention. The tree, twisted and battered by time and the wind, made the moment feel even more timeless. It was like we'd stepped into a story, the ponies house, this was their place in the world, where they had been for centuries.

They didn’t seem to mind me there. One lifted its head, flicked an ear, then went back to grazing. It felt like permission to stay a little longer.

We went looking for wild ponies. We found them, and something else we hadn’t expected: humility.

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