David Coultham
Identifying the Chaffinch & Brambling | A Comprehensive Guide
Family: Fringillidae The Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is one of the most familiar and widely recognized birds in Europe. It can ...
Evolution of Mimicking In The Superb Lyrebird
Species: Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)Family: Menuridae This article is all about one of nature’s greatest impersonators, the Lyrebird! The Lyrebird ...
Common Birds and Their Eggs Explained
Introduction During late spring and early summer, you occasionally come across eggshells and may wonder what species of bird they ...
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) Species Guide
Species Guide: Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)Family: Scolopacidae APPEARANCE The Purple Sandpiper is a wading bird. They are short and stout ...
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) Species Guide
Species Guide: Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)Family: Anatidae APPEARANCE The Whooper is a large swan, predominantly white, with a black bill ...
Evolution of Brood Parasitism in The Common Cuckoo
This article explores the evolution and breeding strategy of the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) Species: Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)Family: Cuculidae ...
A Guide To The Frogs & Toads Of The British Isles
This article is all about the resident Frogs and Toads in the British Isles. Common Frog (Rana temporaria) Family: Ranidae ...
Identifying The Goldcrest & Firecrest: A Comprehensive Guide
The Goldcrest and Firecrest are similar in size and appearance and can cause difficulties in making a positive ID. In ...
Identifying Wagtails In The British Isles | A Comprehensive Guide
There are 3 species of British Wagtails. The White Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, and Yellow Wagtail. In this bird identification guide, ...
Unraveling Bat Evolution: Flight and Echolocation
Bat Evolution: Bats are incredible creatures with unique skills and adaptations, including the power of flight, and many bats can ...
