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Species related to the House fly (Musca domestica)
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos -
Northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens)
Information on the Northern house mosquito is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos -
Horse-fly (Chrysops relictus)
Apart from entomologists, there are probably few people who would actively look for horse-flies. For their size, they have one of the most... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Bracken is a well-known deciduous fern; a species that has inspired a rich wealth of folklore in Britain. It is easy to recognise by its... More 12 Images 3 Videos -
House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur... More 18 Images 8 Videos -
Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is... More 33 Images 10 Videos -
Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
The common snipe is a superbly camouflaged bird, most often seen fleeing erratically after being flushed from its concealed location. This... More 38 Images 3 Videos -
Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus)
Information on the Terek sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Herb-Robert (Geranium robertianum)
Herb-Robert is a ubiquitous sprawling plant well-known for its strong disagreeable mousy smell and its cheerful bright pink flowers.This... More 9 Images 2 Videos -
Harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
Information on the harlequin ladybird is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos -
House sparrow (Passer domesticus)
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of Britain's most well-known and best-loved birds. Both sexes have a brown back streaked... More 47 Images 17 Videos -
Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Ethereal and ghost-like, the barn owl (Tyto alba) has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure white underparts. The... More 42 Images 10 Videos -
Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
The dunlin (Calidris alpina) is one of the hardiest of all shorebirds, breeding far north in the Arctic region and migrating southwards... More 27 Images 2 Videos -
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Brachiaria (Brachiaria eruciformis)
Information on Brachiaria eruciformis is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Colt’s-foot (Tussilago farfara)
Colt’s foot is one of the earliest flowers each spring. The alternative name ‘son-before-father’ refers to the fact that the bright yellow... More 15 Images 2 Videos -
Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)
The little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is, as its name suggests, a tiny heron species, most easily identified by its dark back, dark cap... More 27 Images 1 Video -
Garden snail (Helix aspersa)
A very common and widespread species, the garden snail is the typical snail you will find in a British garden. The shell of the garden snail... More 17 Images 7 Videos -
Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale agg)
Dandelions are well-known, robust weeds; the common name derives from the French 'dent de lion', meaning 'lion's tooth', which refers to the... More 12 Images 3 Videos -
Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio)
Information on the purple swamphen is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 0 videos -
Black kite (Milvus migrans)
With a distribution that spreads over four continents, the black kite is probably the world’s most abundant bird of prey. Not surprisingly... More 23 Images 3 Videos -
Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant wading bird with a long, stout, slightly... More 20 Images 1 Video -
Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in... More 42 Images 6 Videos -
Lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
The lesser sand plover is a small wading shorebird with greyish-brown upperparts, a white abdomen and throat, and a black forehead. During... More 14 Images 2 Videos -
Fat hen (Chenopodium album)
Information on fat hen (Chenopodium album) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos -
Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus)
The short-eared owl’s scientific name flammeus, meaning “fiery”, is a reference to its boldly streaked plumage, which provides excellent... More 34 Images 6 Videos -
Field mushroom (Agaricus campestris)
This widespread species is a close relative of the species of mushroom that is typically sold in shops (Agaricus bisporus). The field... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
Information on the collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 38 Images 3 Videos -
Cranefly (Tipula paludosa)
This species of cranefly, or daddy-long-legs is one of the most common craneflies in Britain. The larvae, known as 'leatherjackets' are... More 13 Images 0 videos -
Scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata)
The scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata), also known as the nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a small bird with a very distinctive... More 11 Images 0 videos
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