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.

European Honey Buzzard

European Honey Buzzard Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: European Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus)Family: Accipitridae The Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is a medium-large bird of prey best ...

Water Vole

Water Vole Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius)Family: Cricetidae The Water Vole, often called the European or common water vole, is a ...

Emperor Penguin Species Guide

Emperor Penguin Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)Family: Spheniscidae Appearance Standing up to 1.2 meters tall, the emperor penguin is the largest ...

A Guide To Identifying Winter Auks

A Guide to Identifying Winter Auks on UK Shores

David Coultham

Family: Alcidae Spotting auks during the summer breeding season is relatively straightforward. Their striking plumage and presence at coastal colonies ...

Common Nightingale Species Guide

Common Nightingale Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)Family: Muscicapidae The Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) is a small passerine bird renowned for its ...

Eurasian Oystercatcher

Eurasian Oystercatcher Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus Ostralegus)Family: Haematopodidae The Eurasian Oystercatcher is a striking and unmistakable shorebird found along coasts, estuaries, ...

Common Pheasant

Common Pheasant Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)Family: Phasianidae Appearance Male pheasants exhibit striking bronze plumage, complemented by a red face and ...

Great White Shark Species Guide

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) Species Guide

David Coultham

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

Surviving The Freeze: How Birds Survive The Winter

David Coultham

In the heart of winter, when the world lies silent and the land glistens beneath a sheet of frost, life ...

Northern Wheatear

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)Family: Muscicapidae Appearance The Northern Wheatear is a small passerine bird. It is known for ...