St Valentine’s month may be bitterly cold, but the capricious charms of Vanellus vanellus never fail to warm the heart, says John Lewis-Stempel

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Britain’s seabird colonies are among the most spectacular in the world and you can experience them from the sea or land. Read on to find out where you can enjoy these incredible wildlife encounters

It can still seem like winter, but March sees birds beginning to stir, writes David Callahan …

Mike’s local area has become a difficult place to watch gulls, but it makes up for their lack in other ways