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

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

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

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The best of the season to inspire and admire

If you’re planning to enter our Animal Kingdom round, which launches next week, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers