Wildlife in Britain Wall Calendar

Wildlife in Britain Wall Calendar Overview

Discover the adorable but elusive creatures we only glimpse from afar, shown close-up in the Wildlife in Britain calendar. Britain's native animals, birds and butterflies are revealed in their natural environment, through superb and perceptive photography in this appealing calendar, which also includes fascinating background notes and detailed inset photos.

For instance, February's photo shows Sika deer. They are medium in size with a yellow-brown coat with white spots, changing to a greyish-brown during winter. Sika deer have a smallish head and a heart-shaped rump. The stags have pointed antlers. Native to China, they were introduced into deer parks from 1860. Many have escaped and bred in the wild, especially in areas of acid soils. September's image is of an osprey. This large brown and white bird of prey is a UK summer visitor, breeding at sites in Scotland and northern England. Thanks to a reintroduction programme, ospreys now also breed in England and Wales. Ospreys feed on fish, catching them by diving towards lakes and lochs, stretching out their talons and scooping them out of the water easily.