David Coultham

Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos)Family: Turdidae APPEARANCE Significantly, the Song Thrush is adorned with warming tones, they have brown ...

Identifying Whooper Swans, Mute Swans & Berwicks Swans A Comprehensive Guide

David Coultham

The British Isles are home to three types of swans: Mute (Cygnus olor), Bewick’s (Cygnus columbianus bewickii) [aka Tundra], and ...

House Martin (Delichon urbica) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: House Martin (Delichon urbica)Family: Hirundinidae APPEARANCE The House Martin is characterized by its glossy, dark blue upperparts and ...

Common Swift Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Common Swift (Apus apus) Family: Apodidae APPEARANCE The Common Swift is a distinctive bird characterized by its sooty ...

Barn Swallow Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)Family: Hirundinidae APPEARANCE Barn Swallows are identifiable by their dark blue color and cream-colored underside. ...

Identifying House Martins, Swallows & Swifts A Comprehensive Guide

David Coultham

This article is a guide to assist with positive identification of Martins, Swallows, and Swifts Family: Hirundinidae The arrival of ...

Identifying UK Corvids: A Comprehensive Guide

David Coultham

This article is a guide to help you identify Corvids in the British Isles. Family: Corvidae The United Kingdom hosts ...

Identifying The Golden Eagle & White-Tailed Eagle: A Complete Guide

David Coultham

Species: Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)Species: White-Tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)Family: Accipitridae The British Isles are home to two distinct species of ...

Eurasian Lynx Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx)Family: Felidae APPEARANCE An adult Eurasian Lynx is a little smaller than the average golden ...

Identifying The Mistle Thrush & Song Thrush: A Complete Guide

David Coultham

Family: Turdidae Identification between a Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) and a Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) is relatively simple once you ...