by admin | Aug 3, 2020 | animals
European (Eurasian) Eagle Owl Genus and Species: Bubo bubo The Eurasian Eagle Owl is a very large, heavy owl with prominent ear-tufts, and powerful feathered talons. Eagle Owls have various hunting techniques, and will take prey on the ground or in full flight. They...
by admin | Aug 3, 2020 | animals
Snowy Owl Genus and Species: Bubo scandiaca The ghostlike snowy owl has unmistakable white plumage that echoes its Arctic origins. The snowy owl is a patient hunter that perches and waits to identify its prey before soaring off in pursuit. Snowy owls have keen...
by admin | Aug 3, 2020 | animals
Harris Hawk Genus and Species: Parabuteo unicinctus The Harris hawk is a large bird, which weighs around 710g to 1,020g, and is 46cm to 76cm long. Harris Hawks have dark brown plumage, with chestnut brown shoulders, thighs, and wing linings. There is a white bar along...
by admin | Aug 3, 2020 | animals
Red Squirrel Genus and Species: Sciurus vulgaris The red squirrel is our native squirrel in the UK, Red Squirrels feast on hazelnuts by cracking the shell in half. You may also find pine cones that have been nibbled, leaving what looks like an apple core behind. Red...
by admin | Aug 3, 2020 | animals
Raccoon Genus and Species: Procyon lotor Bandit-masked raccoons are a familiar sight just about everywhere, because they will eat just about anything. These nocturnal foragers use lightning-quick paws to grab crayfish, frogs, and other aquatic creatures. On land, they...
by admin | Aug 3, 2020 | animals
Meerkat Genus and Species: Suricata suricatta Meerkats are active carnivores that live in burrows in Africa. Remarkably social, they live in groups that can number up to 30 individuals (called mobs) that cooperate in keeping watch over the mob and scare off predators...
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