Marianne Taylor
Nature writer
Marianne Taylor is a birdwatcher, dragonfly-finder and mammal-seeker from Kent, England. She has written many books on wildlife including British Naturefinder, RSPB British Birds of Prey and RSPB Spotlight: Robins and two previous nature-writing narratives, Dragonflight and The Way of the Hare.
Recent articles by Marianne Taylor
Gulls of the UK and British Isles: how to identify, why they dance on grass, and why some species are declining
There are 25 species of gull that can be found in the British Isles, however not all breed here. Our guide will help you identify the UK's breeding gulls from the herring gull to the common gull.
Ducks of the UK: how to identify, behaviours and when to see them
Birdwatcher and writer Marianne Taylor explains which species are regularly seen here, and their various feeding methods.