The war on squirrels

The UK population of these lovely animals has been in decline, but conservation projects are doing vital work to help

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On the morning of 4 August 1577, the good Christian folk of Bungay assembled in St Mary’s Church for their regular Sunday service. But more sinister forces were also gathering in the Suffolk town. Dar

It’s just a variation on Southern Grey Shrike, isn’t it? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that, writes David Lindo

The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain calls it The Hare chases the Snail, and as an example of pure English nonconformity (and charm), I can’t imagine anything more representative in the world of old-

If you had to pick a place where you wouldn’t go looking for birds, Las Vegas might be near the top of your list. Yet, as Stephen Moss discovered, the surroundings are great for winter birding