The year was rounded off nicely with one or two exceptional rarities, rudely inconveniencing many birders enjoying the festive season…

DECEMBER 2025

Red kites, great spotted woodpeckers and pink-footed geese are only a few of the birds doing brilliantly in the British Isles right now. Mark Cocker celebrates their success stories and looks at what might be learnt from them

Find out which early species to watch for, how to make your patch more butterfly-friendly and where to record your sightings for science

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

MARCH