Richard Birchett, Wildlife and Conservation Photographer

Richard Birchett is a published and award-winning wildlife photographer currently based in Canada, originally from Cornwall, England. With over two decades of service in the UK Military as a Survival Specialist, Richard’s deep connection with the natural world has profoundly shaped both his life and his photography.

Since relocating to Canada in 2023 for a three-year posting, Richard has turned his lens toward the vast, untamed wilderness of the Great White North. Leveraging his pathfinding and survival expertise, he tracks, stalks, and photographs wildlife in their natural environments—capturing candid, intimate moments that reflect the raw beauty of nature.

His work has been featured in prestigious media outlets and campaigns, including BBC Wildlife Magazine, BBC Springwatch, BBC Countryfile, and The Wildlife Trusts, highlighting his growing influence in the nature photography community. Richard is passionate about using his imagery to promote the healing power of nature, advocating for its benefits to both mental and physical health.

A strong believer in ethical wildlife photography, Richard always prioritises the welfare of his subjects. His striking images have been published and shared globally, known for their authenticity and emotional depth.

Richard is a qualified member of the Society of International Nature & Wildlife Photographers (SINWP) and serves as a UK & Canada Ambassador for Nature First – The Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography, as well as for f-stop gear, Cotton Carrier, and Tragopan Photography Gear and Hen Harrier Action. He also works as a photography guide for Eco Terra Adventures, a UK-based travel company, leading photographic expeditions around the world.

Richard has been a finalist in several major photography competitions, including:

• British Photography Awards (BPA)

• British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA)

• Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPOTY)

• Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY)

• Nature TTL’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year

• Scottish Nature Photography Awards (SNPA)

Through his lens, Richard hopes to inspire others to reconnect with the natural world—and to protect it for generations to come.