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 Kestrel Species Guide

Common Kestrel Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)Family: Falconidae The Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), also known as the European, Eurasian, or Old ...

Merlin vs Falcon

How to tell a Kestrel from a Merlin – a field guide for bird enthusiasts

David Coultham

In this guide we learn how to tell a Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) vs Merlin (Falco columbarius) Quick answer first: Kestrels ...

Mistle Thrush

Mistle Thrush Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)Family: Turdidae The Mistle Thrush is a large, long-winged member of the thrush family (Turdidae) ...

Bald Eagle Species Guide

Bald Eagle Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Family: Accipitridae The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a large North American raptor renowned as ...

House Sparrow Species Guide

House Sparrow Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Family: Passeridae The House Sparrow is one of the world’s most familiar birds. It is ...

Western Capercaillie

Western capercaillie Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)Family: Phasianidae The Western capercaillie, also called the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse or “cock-of-the-woods”; is ...

Black Grouse Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix)Family: Phasianidae The Black Grouse (scientific name Lyrurus tetrix, historically Tetrao tetrix) is a large, stocky game ...

Common Redstart vs Black Redstart

Bird Identification Guide | Common Redstart vs Black Redstart

David Coultham

Family: Muscicapidae In the soft light of a summer morning, a flash of red catches the eye. A small bird ...

European Hedgehog

European Hedgehog Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)Family: Erinaceidae The European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, is a small, spiny mammal native across much of ...

Eurasian Jackdaw

Jackdaw Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula)Family: Corvidae The Jackdaw, often called the western or Eurasian Jackdaw is a small, highly ...