Bertie Gregory: wildlife up close
Bertie Gregory is a wildlife filmmaker whose feed brings manta rays, cheetahs and owls straight from his shoots, plus quick clips explaining how animals behave.
What it is
Bertie Gregory is a British wildlife filmmaker. His bio lists 'Secrets of Bees' and 'Up Close' on Disney+, BAFTA and Emmy wins, and a National Geographic Explorer title. The account has around a million followers, and the captions are short, friendly and often come with a pun.
Why we picked it
It's nature seen from inside the film crew. In August 2026 he posted a clip about giant oceanic manta rays: mostly solitary, they use large underwater rocks as meeting points to find each other. Late August brought a drone explainer on wildebeest grazing patterns in the Serengeti, shot while filming a cheetah episode. In September he shared a Verreaux's eagle-owl, Africa's largest owl, standing more than 60 centimeters tall.
What we like is that each post teaches you something about animal behavior instead of just looking pretty. His excitement is real, and it's contagious.
Where to start
- Watch the manta ray clip for a whole behavior explained in under a minute.
- Find the Serengeti drone footage to see how a herd grazes the grass into patterns.
- Open the eagle-owl post to appreciate just how big that bird is.
- Tap through the highlights for shoots in Scotland, Mongolia and the polar regions.
Who it's for
Nature documentary fans, aspiring filmmakers and photographers curious about how expeditions work, and anyone who'd rather see wild animals in their feed than ads.
Quick answers
Is he still posting? Yes, the latest posts we saw were from September 2026.
Where can I watch his work? His bio points to his series on Disney+, and his website collects his projects.
Is it mostly photos or video? A mix, with a lot of short behind-the-scenes clips.
