Wildlife In Focus
Welcome to Wildlife in Focus, a curated collection of articles dedicated to the diverse and captivating wildlife of the UK and beyond. This section of In Focus offers in-depth insights into the lives of various species, from elusive mammals to vibrant birds and fascinating marine life.
Each article combines detailed observations with stunning photography, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of animal behaviors, habitats, and conservation statuses. Whether you’re interested in the playful antics of otters, the majestic flight of birds of prey, or the mysterious depths inhabited by sharks, there’s something here to pique your curiosity.
Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) Species Guide
Species Guide | Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) APPEARANCE The Lesser Horseshoe Bat is one of the two species of ...
Identifying Great Spotted Woodpeckers & Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers: A Complete Guide
Identification between a Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) and a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) is relatively simple once you ...
Identifying Coots & Moorhen: A Complete Guide
The Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) and the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) are both common wading birds found in the British ...
20 Amazing Facts About Bats You Didn’t Know
In this series of articles/videos we cover the wonderful world of bats, their ecology, and their conservation. Episode 1 is ...
Discover Common Finches in the UK
This article covers the species of finches that you might see in the British Isles. Family: Fringillidae Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) ...
Identifying The Coal, Marsh & Willow Tit: A Complete Guide
Identification of the Coal, Marsh & Willow Tit can be tricky. This guide contains the elements to look out for. ...
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Species Guide
Species Guide: European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)Family: Sturnidae APPEARANCE The European Starling is a striking bird with a dark appearance that ...
Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) Species Guide
Species Guide: Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus)Family: Cetorhinidae APPEARANCE The Basking Shark is the second largest fish in our oceans, coming ...
Siskin (Spinus spinus) Species Guide
Species Guide: Siskin (Spinus spinus)Family: Fringillidae APPEARANCE The Eurasian Siskin is a charming little finch even smaller than a greenfinch! ...
Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) Species Guides
Species Guide: Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipter nisus)Family: Accipitridae APPEARANCE Eurasian Sparrowhawks are small birds of prey, with piercing yellow eyes and ...
