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.

Osprey Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)Family: Pandionidae APPEARANCE From a distance, the Osprey can be mistaken for a large gull; due ...

Peregrine Falcon Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)Family: Falconidae APPEARANCE The Peregrine Falcon is a muscular bird physically and certainly looks the ...

Red Fox Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)Family: Canidae APPEARANCE As its name suggests, the Red Fox has predominantly red-orange fur with ...

White Wagtail Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)Family: Motacillidae Conservation Status The White Wagtail species of birds (also known as the Pied ...

European Goldfinch Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)Family: Fringillidae Conservation Status Goldfinch numbers in the British Isles decreased drastically during the late ...

Coal Tit Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Coal Tit (Periparus ater)Family: Paridae Conservation Status Populations in the U.K. have been relatively stable for over forty ...

Woodpeckers Of The British Isles A Complete Guide

David Coultham

Family: Picidae There are 240 different species of woodpecker in the world1, and you might be lucky enough to spot ...

Common Chaffinch Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs)Family: Fringillidae APPEARANCE Male chaffinches sport orange chests and cheeks with a blue-grey cap and ...

Brambling Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Brambling (Fringilla Montifringilla)Family: Fringillidae APPEARANCE Arguably one of the most attractive members of the finch family. Both males ...

Eurasian Bullfinch Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)Family: Fringillidae APPEARANCE Both the male and female birds have a black cap which extends ...