masked plover

14th of November 2014 – Species Spotlight Masked Plover
A short blog this week as I have had the week off Whilst I have been away we have seen the arrival of this weeks spotlight subject Masked Plover Vanellus miles Also known as the Masked Lapwing and Spur Winged Plover, they are native to Australia & New...

25th of July 2014 – Species Spotlight Double Wattled Cassowary
This week we need a big spotlight as we feature one of the worlds largest birds (and also most dangerous) Double Wattled Cassowary Casuarius casuarius Also known as the Southern Cassowary, this is one of the worlds biggest birds weighing in at up to 85kg (only the Ostrich is heavier)...

18th of July 2014 – Species Spotlight White Stork
Time for this weeks species spotlight and it falls on: White Stork Ciconia ciconia White Storks are widespread, breeding in much of Europe, Northern Africa and parts of the Middle East and overwintering in Southern Africa & the Indian Subcontinent. They are becoming an increasing frequent visitor to...