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MEET THE MODEL – RICK THE ROE DEER

The Roe ( Capreolus capreolus ) is a medium sized species of deer and one of two truly native deer of the British Isles, the other being the Red deer. Standing at […]

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Meet the Model – Robbie the Red Deer

Say hello to Robbie , a fine example of a native British Red Deer ( Cervus elaphus ) The Red Deer is one of only two true native deer species […]

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Meet the Model – Hank the House Sparrow

Meet the Model – Hank the House Sparrow By Peter Hanscomb The house sparrow , Passer domesticus is still a common sight in most UK gardens and in 2016 , […]

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BLACKBIRD

Meet the Model – Brandon the Blackbird , Turdus merula Words and pictures by Peter Hanscomb The Blackbird , Turdus merula is a member of the thrush family and can […]

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Meet the Model – Oscar the Otter

Say hello to Oscar the Otter ( Lutra lutra ) The Otter is Britain’s largest member of the Weasel Family , leading an amphibious lifestyle in our rivers, lakes and […]

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Meet the Model – Rocky the Robin

Say hello to the European Robin , Erithacus rubecula. The Robin aka the Robin Redbreast is embedded into British folklore. It features in traditional children’s stories and is strongly […]

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MEET THE MODEL – WINSTON THE WOOD DUCK

THE WOOD DUCK , Aix sponsa The wood duck , also known as the Carolina duck is a medium-sized duck. This non native duck originates from North America and most found […]

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Meet the Model – Flo the Fox

Say hello to Flo, a fine example of a native British Red Fox. ( Vulpes vulpes ) The Red Fox largest of the true foxes, has the greatest geographic […]

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MEET THE MODEL – MONTY MUNTJAC

The Reeves Muntjac ( Muntiacus reevesi ) is a small stocky deer , with a distinctive haunched appearance , with a rusty brown coat which turns a dull shade of grey in winter. The Muntjac […]

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MEET THE MODEL – DORIS THE FALLOW DEER

The Fallow deer ( Dama dama ) is now a common sight in Britain. Not a true native ( Fallow deer are native to Asia ) it’s believed that the species was introduced […]

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MEET THE MODEL – JANET JACKDAW

Say hello to the Jackdaw , Corvus monedula The Jackdaw is Britain’s smallest black crow ( a family of birds collectively known as corvids), which also includes ravens, crows, rooks, […]

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MEET THE MODEL – WENDY THE WREN

Say hello to Wendy the Wren , Troglodytes troglodytes The wren is a small brown bird, almost rounded, with a fine bill, quite long legs and toes, very short round […]

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Meet the Model – Pippa the Pine Marten

Meet the Model , Pippa the Pine Marten by Graham Stewart Pippa the Pine Marten – Martes martes Once extremely common in Britain, The Pine Marten was persecuted to near […]

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