Birds that break the rules

A new book of bird photography celebrates not only the avian world, but the photographers using creative techniques to produce original artworks, from characterful studio portraits to eye-catching abstracts, writes Graeme Green

FROM THE VIVID FEATHERS OF RAINBOW lorikeets to the bright blue bottoms of mandrills, the tropics are certainly a flamboyant feast for the eyes. Writing in the 19th century, Charles Darwin was struck

Suited to dazzle and trilling a joyous song, the goldfinch weaves its magic in both the countryside and garden

For broadcaster and naturalist David Lindo, the city offers as many birdwatching opportunities as the countryside. You just need to know where to focus your binoculars

How far can you run? One kilometre? Five? 10 perhaps? Maybe you’re fit enough to run a half-marathon without too much fuss. Possibly even a full one. Whatever your record for distance might be, it’s n

Getting to know these chatty, sociable and intelligent birds