The Mallard
The Mallard is a very familiar and very abundant duck, that is found throughout Europe. It can be found in any watery location, from secluded streams to the local boating lake. Mallards...
The Grey Heron
The Grey Heron is an unmistakable bird, the largest common land bird that can be seen in Britain and also the most widespread heron in Europe. It can be found along almost...
The Pheasant
The Pheasant is an unmistakable, long-tailed gamebird and is common throughout Britain, western and northern Europe.
The Moorhen
The Moorhen is one of the most distinctive waterbirds to be seen in Europe, commonly encountered on ornamental lakes, village ponds, rivers and garden streams throughout northern Europe.
The Black-headed Gull
The Black-headed Gull is an easily recognised small gull and is common throughout Europe.
The Woodpigeon
The Woodpigeon is a familiar, plump bird which is very common across the whole of Europe.
The Turtle Dove
The Turtle Dove is a small, slender-looking bird which is common across much of Europe during the summer months. Usually shy, it is found in woodlands, plantations and bushy hedgerows, but can be a visitor to large urban or rural gardens.
The Barn Owl
The Barn Owl is a medium-sized owl with a heart-shaped face, yellow-brown and grey upperparts and white underparts....
The Little Owl
The Little Owl is a distinctive, boldly spotted small owl that is found widely throughout Europe.....
The Swallow
The Swallow is undoubtedly one of the heralds of spring, as it arrives back into the whole of the European continent in early April. As with other mainly aerial feeders, Swallows can be encountered in any situation, from coastal marshes to urban streets.