PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

One of the rich joys of birding is that there are birds everywhere, including gardens and parks. Just get out and walk around, there’s no need to be quiet or furtive. Become familiar with your feather

Our first issue, in 1986, hinted at developments that have since taken place among bird populations, writes Matt Merritt

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

DECEMBER 2025