David Coultham

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis)Family: Picidae APPEARANCE The Green Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker species in the British Isles. ...

Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius)Family: Corvidae APPEARANCE Jays are members of the Corvid family known for their vibrant colors. ...

Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)Family: Troglodytidae APPEARANCE One of the smallest birds in the UK, the Eurasian Wren is ...

Crossbill (Loxia spp) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Crossbill (Loxia spp)Family: Fringillidae The Crossbill consists of six official species, three of which are UK resident: The ...

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)Family: Cuculidae APPEARANCE The Common Cuckoo is approximately the same size as a Dove. They ...

A Guide to British Native Snakes and Lizards

David Coultham

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

David Coultham

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

David Coultham

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

David Coultham

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

David Coultham

Species Guide: Slow Worm (Anguis fragilis)Family: Anguidae Slow Worm Appearance Despite their name, slow worms are reptiles and not worms. ...