Superb sawbills

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

When you’re watching waders, you need to make sure the conditions are just right, writes Ruth Miller

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