Jorja's Ecology Blog

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    wildlife

    • Long-tailed tit

      Species name: Aegithalos caudatus The long-tailed tit is a small bird, with them being around 14 cm in length, around 7-10g and have a wingspan of 16-19 cm. They are most recognisable by their distinct colouring, of mostly black and white, as well as its tail, which tends to be longer than its body. They… Read more

    • Greylag Goose

      Species name: Anser anser The Greylag goose is the largest, bulkiest species of wild goose which is native to the UK, with it being the ancestor of most domestic geese. They can be easily identified by their orange beak. On average, they weigh 3kg, are 31 inches in length and have a wingspan of around… Read more

    • Collared Dove

      Species name: Streptopella decaocto The collared dove can be identified by its pale grey feathers, thin black collar and white-tipped tail with a slightly pink head and breast (Ward. M 2020). They are a common bird in the UK which can be spotted in many different habitats throughout the entire year, however, they tend to… Read more

    • Common Ragwort

      Species name: Senecio jacobaea The common ragwort is a common yellow wildflower which has a widespread distribution across the UK, found within many different habitats, such as grassland, heathland, farmland, coasts, wetlands, rocky habitats, woodlands, towns and gardens. These flowers are daisy-like and can grow up to 1m tall (The Wildlife Trust, ND), with yellow… Read more

    • Eurasian Magpie

      Species name: Pica pica The Magpie is another common bird apart of the crow family found across the UK, apart from North Scotland, in many different habitats across the entire year, such as grasslands, heathland, farmland, coasts, woodland, towns and gardens. On average, these birds live for 5 years and are up to 50cm in… Read more

    • Feral Pigeon

      Species name: Columba livia The Feral Pigeon is one of the most common birds within towns and cities and can be seen at anytime of year across the whole of the UK. They tend to have a lifespan of 3-5 years and can weigh up to 300g on average. Feral Pigeons have wild ancestor, the… Read more

    • Mute swan

      Species name: Cygnus olor The Mute swan is one of the most common bird is the UK, as well as them being able to be seen all year round throughout towns, countrysides, canals, ponds, lakes and rivers within the UK (The Wildlife Trust, 2015). On average, they can live up to 10 years and on… Read more

    • Muntjac deer

      Species name: Muntiacus reevesi The Muntjac deer was first introduced to the UK at the start of the 20th century from China, leading it to now becoming a common deer species across southeast England, which means they are an invasive alien species. However, the Muntjac is a protected species in the UK, under the Deer… Read more

    • Parasol mushroom

      Species name: Macrolepiota procera The parasol mushroom can grow up to 40cm tall, along with the cap width being up to 30cm. They can be identified by their large, flat cap once opened, which is scaly as the skin stretches as it grows. They have cream coloured gills, which are compact together. Their stems have… Read more

    • Robin

      Species name: Erithacus rubecula The Robin is easily identified by its red breast and brown back, along with its round body and slim tail. They are often a shy woodland bird which often feed on spiders, insects, worms, berries and seeds (RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch, 2009). They tend to live in open forests and woods,… Read more