small mammals

Spine cross section from a hedgehog Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

European Hedgehog Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

Short eared owl Asio falmmeus in amongst vegetation icnluding grasses and ferns

Kestrel Falco tinnunculus perched on a tree stump looking out at the viewer

Kestrel Falco tinnunculus hovering in flight, focusing on the land beneath

Little owl Athene noctua sat on a tree stump on one leg with ash leaves behind, staring out balefully