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Starling Murmurations | One Of Natures Wonders

David Coultham

Species Guide: European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) MurmurationsFamily: Sturnidae The European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a gregarious little bird with glossy ...

Dehancer Review: Is the Film Emulation Plugin Worth It?

David Coultham

Dehancer Film Emulation Is The Plugin Worth It? In the digital age of photography and film-making, we have become accustomed ...

Tawny Owl (Strix Aluco) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco)Family: Strigidae APPEARANCE The Tawny Owl is about the same size as a wood pigeon ...

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), ...