Douglas English

Douglas English was a British nature writer and photographer active in the early 1900s. Records identify him as Douglas Arthur Watkins English (1870–1939), and contemporary editions describe him as a Fellow and medalist of the Royal Photographic Society.

He wrote books such as Photography for Naturalists, "Wee Tim'rous Beasties": Studies of Animal Life and Character, and A Book of Nimble Beasts. His books often paired informal, engaging sketches of animal behavior with large numbers of photographs taken by English himself, helping bring natural history to a wide general audience.

English was also associated with wildlife publishing beyond his books. Historical records note that he edited the illustrated monthly magazine Wild Life in the 1910s, which fits with his broader reputation as a popularizer of animal study and nature photography.