Author Archives: Thomas Whitlock

About Thomas Whitlock

I'm a third student at the University of Reading, currently studied for a degree in Zoology. I have a wide interest in biodiversity, most notably British wildlife. I have an especial interest in British mammals and birds. I hope to become a wildlife cameraman or photographer after I graduate, and I feel that blogging will be a key component of any future job in Zoology. This is my first blog, so please be kind!

Bird of Interest 2 – Wren

Posted on 2012/08/02 by Thomas Whitlock

The Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a tiny bird that can be recognised by its dumpy proportions, mainly dark brown plumage and its habit of cocking its tail upright. The wren is rather unobtrusive as it creeps through low vegetation in search … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve

Posted on 2012/08/02 by Thomas Whitlock

My second day of data collection for bird species richness across Reading took place in Madien Erlegh Nature reserve, not surprisingly in Earley Reading. The Reserve sits in the heart of a residential area, surrounded on all sides by housing. The reserve consists … Continue reading →

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Bird of Interest – Sparrowhawk and recent research

Posted on 2012/07/31 by Thomas Whitlock

As an homage to all the interesting bird species which I find on my bird surveys through Reading, I have decided to make a sort of fact sheet of the most interesting species which can be spotted right here in Reading. … Continue reading →

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Bird of Interest – Sparrowhawk

Posted on 2012/07/31 by Thomas Whitlock

As an homage to all the interesting bird species which I find on my bird surveys through Reading, I have decided to make a sort of fact sheet of the most interesting species which can be spotted right here in Reading.

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Day 1 – Campus Woodland

Posted on 2012/07/31 by Thomas Whitlock

Hello! My frist data collection trip was undertaken yesterday on the 12 acre campus woodland behind the Harbourne building, and I managed to identify 19 different species, which isn’t too bad for a first effort! 13 species I managed to identify … Continue reading →

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Welcome Entry

Posted on 2012/07/25 by Thomas Whitlock

I’m Tom and I am currently undertaking my dissertation studying Zoology. I have a wide interest in biodiversity, and would much like to incorporate that into a future career, so I see this blog as a major stepping stone in … Continue reading →

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