David Coultham
A Guide to British Native Snakes and Lizards
The British Isles are home to six native reptiles, consisting of three snakes and three lizards. There are also at ...
Redpoll (Acanthis SPP) Species Guide
Species Guide: Redpoll (Acanthis spp)Family: Fringillidae Historically, the Redpoll was sub-divided into 3 separate species; the Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea), ...
Penduline Tit Species Guide
Species Guide: Penduline Tit (Remiz pendulinus)Family: Remizidae APPEARANCE The Penduline Tit is a tiny bird predominantly made up of pale ...
Eurasian Otter Species Guide
Species Guide: Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) Family: Mustelidae Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) suffered significantly in the UK and were virtually ...
Slow Worm (Anguis fragilis) Species Guide
Species Guide: Slow Worm (Anguis fragilis)Family: Anguidae Slow Worm Appearance Despite their name, slow worms are reptiles and not worms. ...
Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) Species Guide
Species Guide: Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola)Family: Muscicapidae APPEARANCE The Stonechat is a small chat with a striking pattern. They are roughly ...
White-Throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) Species Guide
Species Guide: White-Thoated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)Family: Cinclidae APPEARANCE Adult White-Throated Dippers (scientific name Cinclus cinclus) are predominantly dark brown with ...
Identifying and Listening to the Five Owl Species in the British Isles
Spotting the five owl species in the British Isles can be quite challenging. Except for the Short-Eared Owl, they are ...
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) Species Guide
Species Guide: Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates Minor)Family: Picidae You may also be interested in our Woodpeckers In The British Isles ...
Eurasian Wryneck Species Guide
Species Guide: Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)Family: Picidae APPEARANCE The Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) is part of the woodpecker family. Once ...
