A new year, a fresh start, a chance to do whatever you want with your precious birding time! January is great, embrace the opportunity. How about kicking off the year by enjoying these five great birds?

Although midwinter can seem lifeless, many sites still have their fair share of wintering and resident birds, with even a slim chance of a scarcity, writes David Callahan

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PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

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

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