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.

Bean Goose

Bird Identification Guide: Grey Geese

David Coultham

Family: Anatidae Across Europe, four species of grey geese are a familiar sight. Observing them on the ground is often ...

Penguin Evolution

From Sky to Sea: The Evolutionary History of Penguins

David Coultham

Evolution: The Evolutionary History of PenguinsFamily: Spheniscidae In the remote southern oceans, where cold currents circle Antarctica and powerful winds ...

Kestrel Vs Hobby

Field Guide: Common Kestrel vs Eurasian Hobby

David Coultham

Family: Falconidae In this article, you will learn to identify between the Common Kestrel vs Eurasian Hobby. Each spring, as ...

Brutal Migration

Evolution: Natures Most Brutal Migration

David Coultham

A Journey Written in Water Each year, as autumn yields to winter, a profound ecological drama unfolds across the northern ...

Field Guide: Common Seal vs Grey Seal

How to Tell Grey Seal vs Common Seal Apart: A Practical Field Guide

David Coultham

Why Seal Identification Matters Family: Phocidae Along many North Atlantic coastlines, particularly around Scotland, observers frequently encounter two common species: ...

Curlew Whimbrel

Bird Identification Guide: Curlew & Whimbrel

David Coultham

Across wetlands, coastlines, and open landscapes throughout Europe, two elegant wading birds are often confused with one another: the Curlew ...

Bird Identification Great White Egret vs Cattle Egret vs Little Egret

Bird Identification: Great White Egret vs Little Egret vs Cattle Egret

David Coultham

Across Europe, several species of egrets are returning to landscapes from which they were once largely absent. Their resurgence has ...

Ring Ouzel vs Eurasian Blackbird

Bird Identification Guide: Ring Ouzel vs Eurasian Blackbird

David Coultham

Family: Turdidae The Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) and the Blackbird (Turdus merula) are closely related species, and at first glance, ...

Ultimate Guide To The Owls of The USA

David Coultham

In the Ultimate Guide to the Owls of the USA, we look at the 16 main owl species found across ...

Harrier Identification Guide

How to Identify All Four European Harriers | Marsh, Hen, Montagu’s & Pallid

David Coultham

In this detailed identification guide, we explore all four European harrier species. The Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Montagu’s Harrier, and ...