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.

Blackbird Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Blackbird (Turdus merula)Family: Turdidae The Blackbird is amongst the most common birds in the British Isles and is ...

Great Spotted Woodpecker Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) Family: Picidae Appearance Despite their distinctive & predominantly black-and-white pattern with flashes of ...

10 Mammals You Might Spot In Scotland A Complete Guide

David Coultham

Here are 10 mammals that you might be able to spot if you visit Scotland. Plus a bonus mammal that ...

10 Animals To Spot In The Scottish Highlands A Complete Guide

David Coultham

The Scottish Highlands are one of the few remaining havens left in the U,K. for some of the wildlife of ...

Eurasian Blue Tit Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) Family: Paridae The Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is regarded by many as ...

European Robin Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)Family: Muscicapidae Appearance The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is possibly one of the most iconic ...

Eurasian Nuthatch Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)Family: Sittidae Appearance The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) has a compact, plump body shape similar ...

Woodland Bird Spotting

David Coultham

This article is dedicated to the diverse group of birds that can commonly be found in woodlands across Scotland, and ...

Hooded Crow Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix)Family: Corvidae Until the year 2002, the Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix) was classified as the ...

Eurasian Eagle Owl Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo)Family: Strigidae The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) resides over much of Eurasia and ...