Ursula Clare Franklin
Wildlife photographer
Ursula Clare Franklin is a wildlife photographer living in Somerset. Originally from Yorkshire, she developed a keen interest in photography as a child and has enjoyed combining this with her love of nature ever since.
Recent articles by Ursula Clare Franklin
"Mission Penguin was born": How one woman’s epic quest to photograph every penguin species helped heal her grief
Mourning her late husband, photographer Ursula Clare Franklin needed a new direction. Soon she was travelling the world, on a journey to photograph her favourite animal, the penguin – all 18 species of them.
Moseley's (or northern) rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, where they live and what they eat
Distinguished by its vibrant yellow crest, this penguin is a small, agile bird that thrives on the rugged, rocky islands of the sub-Antarctic region.
Chinstrap penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and key predators
A fascinating glimpse into the lives of animals that not only survive but flourish against the odds
Southern rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, what to eat and why they can jump
A look at the smallest penguin species...
Galápagos penguin guide: how to identify, what they eat and how they survive in the heat
Discover their unique characteristics and their role in the Galápagos ecosystem
Humboldt penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and how they got their name
Explore the lives of these fascinating creatures...
Little penguin guide: how to identify, what they eat and are they really nocturnal
These pint-sized birds are full of personality...
Macaroni penguin guide: how to identify, where they live and why are they endangered
From their breeding colonies to their feeding habits, learn everything you need to know about these adorable creatures.