Natural History Films and Documentaries
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Rachel Bigsby is an award-winning seabird photographer, filmmaker, presenter, and conservationist whose work bridges the worlds of art and science. Through the lens of her camera, she captures the beauty, fragility, resilience, and complexity of the natural world, crafting powerful visual narratives that spark both awareness and action. Her filmmaking is rooted in authentic storytelling, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into the lives of seabirds and the critical challenges they face.
From detailed observations of behaviour to investigative pieces on urgent environmental threats such as avian influenza and oil spills, Rachel’s films combine cinematic artistry with scientific insight.
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Whether working behind the lens or stepping in front of it, Rachel brings a calm, informed, and engaging presence to the stories she tells. Her on-screen work allows her to share her knowledge and passion directly with audiences, communicating complex scientific ideas with clarity, empathy, and a deep respect for the natural world.
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Her collaborations with leading organisations including Nikon, the RSPB, BBC Springwatch and the Natural History Museum, demonstrate her commitment to using visual storytelling as a powerful tool for education and change. Whether through fine art cinematography, hard-hitting conservation documentaries or impactful on-screen presenting, her work provides a window into the wild, revealing the untold stories and science of the species she dedicates her career to documenting.
In partnership with The RSPB and The Natural History Museum, Rachel investigates the impact of Avian Influenza, uncovering more about the disease, its impact and how seabirds like the Northern Gannet are affected.
Invited by Nikon Europe to be the first wildlife photographer to trial new firmware 'auto capture', Rachel takes us on a journey to her European Badger sett to explore the creative possibilities of this camera update.
Crowned the 'Winner of Natural Artistry' in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023, Rachel shares her journey, her winning image and what her life looks like after the prestigious competition.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she visits a remote island in Arctic Norway, where thousands of seabirds gather to begin their breeding season, and shares the emotional, creative, and ethical challenges of photographing wildlife in such a sensitive environment.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she embarks on a journey to the sub-antarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia, photographing seabirds such as King Penguin and Southern Royal Albatross.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she shares a location very close to her heart; Shetland, and why she believes it is the best place on earth to photograph seabirds.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she invites us to her European Badger sett amongst a carpet of bluebells. This sett is the magical location from which she filmed the species for Sir David Attenborough's 'Wild Isles'.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, we journey to Antarctica to discover how Rachel captured her dream image...
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she is on assignment for Nikon Europe in South Africa, as the first wildlife photographer to trial the Nikon Z6 III camera with Cape Gannets and African Penguins.