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I HAVE written numerous pieces about mallard – this our most ubiquitous duck is a survivor. Mallard can be found almost everywhere, and I love them and never tire of watching them. They are underrated

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

Check your answers against our explanations. Remember, there are no ‘trick’ birds or extreme rarities among these...

Being a big fan of tiny phalaropes, Mike couldn’t resist a visit (or two) to see one fairly locally, in early September

It’s a part of Iceland that’s off the tourist trail, but it’s brilliant for birding, writes Vanessa Wright

MAKE Y OUR BIRDING C OUNT