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Common Hill

Once common land, but now nature reserves and part SSSI

Dominic Couzens On Twite

A hardy bird that has adapted well to the unforgiving environment of bitterly cold and windswept estuaries.

Species Update

Numbers of wintering Shelducks in the UK are falling – and the reason for this is unclear, as Kate Risely explains…

Weedon's World

There is no need rush from place to place when you can take your time and let the birds come past, over, or simply to you, writes Mike

Living With Little Owls

Having a pair of Little Owls nesting outside his home gives David Tomlinson a lot of pleasure, as he explains here

Bountiful Birdlife

A host of colourful and exotic birds await those who visit North Carolina

Dominic Couzens On Long-Eared Owl

You don’t expect to see an owl from a North Sea ferry – at least, not when the ferry is miles from land. But Dominic Couzens did…

From Seed To Feed

We’re all used to going out and buying food for the birds in our gardens – garden centres and major supermarkets now devote a lot of space to it. But where does it all come from? How is bird food produced?

Dominic Couzens On - Hawfinch

With bumper numbers of this awe-inspiring bird flocking to our shores over the winter period, your chances of seeing one increase

Cause For Concern

Despite being one of our most common birds, the House Sparrow is in danger – numbers have fallen dramatically since the 1970s. Ian Parsons investigates why

Exotic Encounters

Birding can be a rewarding experience wherever you might be, but when that location is Peru, it’s nothing short of thrilling

The Urban Birder Visits - Wuppertal Germany

Scanning for Eagle Owl from a service station forecourt is the norm in the German city of Wuppertal, home to an array of great birds

'Follow The Birds, And They'll Take You Places You Never Even Dreamed Of'

In 2015, Noah Strycker set a world record: he saw more than 6,000 species of birds across 41 countries – more than half the birds on earth. This extraordinary adventure is described in Noah’s latest book, Birding without Borders, which has just been released. Noah, now aged 32, has written two other books to critical acclaim: Among Penguins, A Bird Man in Antarctica and The Thing With Feathers

Dun Carloway Broch

Enjoy wonderful views and watch great birds over the water

Anagach Woods

True Caledonian Forest within easy reach of town

Low Force

Lekking grouse and lots more at this scenic site

Cheney Longville

An interesting area of open hillside, woodland and river

Bredon's Hardwick

Pools, river meadows and the River Avon to explore

Warehorne

A rich mix of birds on the margins of Romney Marsh

rare discovery

long-pursued by polar expeditions, few birds fascinate like ross’s gull. discover this “rare and mysterious inhabitant of the unknown north”