The Red Admiral – Venessa atalanta The Red Admiral, Venessa atalanta is probably one of Britains recognised spices of butterfly and can be found in almost all habitats from gardens […]
The Weasel – Musrela nivalis The Weasel , Musrela nivalis is a member of the Mustelid family of mammals and is related to Stoats, Ferrets, Polecats and Otters all of […]
Captive versus Wild by Bob Brind-Surch, professional photographer and naturalist . www.naturesphotos.co.uk I’ m often asked question should we photograph captive animals or should we, as wildlife photographers, concentrate solely […]
The Spotted Flycatcher – Muscicapa striata The spotted flycatcher is a medium-sized songbird of open woodland, parks and gardens. It has a relatively long tail, which it flicks while it […]
The Pied Wagtail, known for its frantic tail-wagging and black-and-white plumage, is a common sight in car parks and city centers. While most are year-round residents in the UK, some migrate to the Mediterranean and Africa during winter. Adult males defend territories, while young and female wagtails forage in groups during winter. They primarily feed on insects and sometimes forage in urban areas. Breeding from April to June, they raise up to three broods and are adaptable in nesting locations. Unfortunately, their numbers have declined, possibly due to issues with waterways and invertebrate availability. Despite this, they are currently listed as of little concern.
The Snowy Owl , Bubo scandiacus The Snowy Owl is a bird of Arctic tundra or open grasslands and fields and a rare visitor to the British Isles. Between 1967 and […]
The Canada goose – Branta canadensis The Canada goose , the largest resident goose here in the uk is a non native species introduced from North American approximately 300 years ago. It’s […]
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The Redshank – Tringa tetanus The Common Redshank is a large sandpiper with long, bright red legs or “ shanks “ It is a typical wader, feeding in shallow water […]
The Black-headed Gull – Chroicocephalus ridibundus The Black-headed Gull is Britain’s smallest species of Common Gull. They are the most common inland gull and can be seen all year round […]
The Song Thrush – Turdus philomelos The Song Thrush , Turdus philomelos once known as the throstles is a medium sized member of the thrush family. It is smaller than Blackbird, slightly […]
The Long-eared Owl , Asio otus Long-eared Owls are nimble flyers, with hearing so acute they can snatch prey in complete darkness. In spring and summer, listen for their low, […]
The Red Kite – Milvus milvus by Graham Stewart The Red kite is yet another bird of prey that was persecuted to the point where it became extinct in both […]
The Peacock Butterfly – Inachis io The peacock butterfly is one of the most common garden butterfly , found throughout most of England and Wales , and more rarely in […]