From rushing water to rumbling traffic

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke follows the Ouseburn to the Tyne in search of urban nature and the city’s most intriguing residents

MONITORING

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

Jo Morey, 45, was devastated to be diagnosed with tinnitus. Here, she explains how she has come to terms with the condition and why she’s passionately determined to speak out about it…

Seagulls have been branded a seaside menace for snatching chips and terrifying pets, creating noise and mess. But are they being unfairly demonised?

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