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.
Common Nightingale Species Guide
Species Guide: Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)Family: Muscicapidae The Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) is a small passerine bird renowned for its ...
Eurasian Oystercatcher Species Guide
Species Guide: Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus Ostralegus)Family: Haematopodidae The Eurasian Oystercatcher is a striking and unmistakable shorebird found along coasts, estuaries, ...
Common Pheasant Species Guide
Species Guide: Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)Family: Phasianidae Appearance Male pheasants exhibit striking bronze plumage, complemented by a red face and ...
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) Species Guide
Species Guide: Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias)Family: Lamnidae The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is the largest predatory fish in the world—an ...
Surviving The Freeze: How Birds Survive The Winter
In the heart of winter, when the world lies silent and the land glistens beneath a sheet of frost, life ...
Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) Species Guide
Species Guide: Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)Family: Muscicapidae Appearance The Northern Wheatear is a small passerine bird. It is known for ...
Bird Identification Guide: European Buzzards
If you’ve ever gazed up at a soaring bird of prey, wondering, “Is that a buzzard, or could it be ...
Dunnock (Prunella modularis) Species Guide
Species Guide: Dunnock (Prunella modularis)Family: Prunellidae Appearance When viewed from a distance, dunnocks may appear as unremarkable birds with predominantly ...
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) Species Guide
Species Guide: Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)Family: Corvidae Appearance The Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) is characterized by its entirely black plumage, which exhibits ...
Sperm Whales: Masters Of The Deep
Family: PhyseteridaeSpecies: Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Across more than two-thirds of our planet lies a wilderness we still barely comprehend. ...
