Wild times what’s happening right now

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

The latest winners of Bird Photographer of the Year were as stunning as ever. Jade Burrell writes about the contest and the overall winner as we showcase our favourites

Jonathon Isola, Chandler, Arizona, USA

The search for still-life subjects led the artist Kate Friend to some of the greatest gardens and gardeners in the country, discovers Tiffany Daneff

Amy McPherson explores the importance of the lost kelp forests and how they are making a return

Nadia Shaikh seeks good company for a search-and-gorge to get her through the ruthless darkness of the winter months