
Counting crows
Is it a rook? Is it a raven? Or is it a crow? The three all-black birds from the corvid family often cause an ID challenge. But they and their cousins can be identified by their size, shape and…
Is it a rook? Is it a raven? Or is it a crow? The three all-black birds from the corvid family often cause an ID challenge. But they and their cousins can be identified by their size, shape and…
Swallows, swifts and martins are true summertime species here in Britain. Arriving a little later than most of the warblers and departing as summer begins to fade (or earlier in the case of swifts…
Is it a rook, raven or crow? The three all-black corvids cause a common ID challenge but they can be identified by their size, shape and calls.
If you have ever driven along a motorway or country road, there is a good chance that you’ll have seen a formidable bird of prey swooping overhead, or maybe perching on a fencepost.
Affectionately known as 'dogs of the sea', seals are a common sight on our coasts. These playful animals could be one of two species - join us as we learn how to tell them apart.