How to be a considerate birder

An inspiring friend and a subscription to BW helped kindle Neil Flanagan’s love of birds

Finding the best birds can mean looking in some less than obvious places, writes Paul Brook

Stuck on the sofa? That doesn’t stop you from birdwatching, writes Ruth Miller …

Intimidated by seawatching? A pelagic trip gets you much closer to those seabirds, writes John Miles

Mike will spare you you tales of his recent exploits in and around his local area... apart from what he saw this morning

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