‘Fox Cub in the Wild – a chance meeting’
Red foxes live around the world in many diverse habitats including forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. They also adapt well to human environments such as farms, suburban areas, and even large communities. The red fox’s resourcefulness has earned it a legendary reputation for intelligence and cunning. Image by CRUSH Photography© Red foxes are solitary hunters who feed...
A Bird’s Eye View on the Queen’s Reign
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee is a celebration of truly historic occasion. This is the first time a British Monarch has reigned for 70 years. The Queen is the RSPB’s Patron and much has changed for our wildlife since she took to the throne in 1952. For one the RSPB reports that the skies are a lot quieter. The latest State of the UK’s Birds report says we have 38 million...
Eurasian Jay (UK)
Although the Eurasian Jay is the most colourful member of the crow family, jays are actually quite difficult to see. They are shy woodland birds, rarely moving far from cover. The screaming call usually lets you know a jay is nearby and it is usually given when a bird is on the move, so watch for a bird flying between the trees with its distinctive flash of white on the rump. Jays are...