Double life of the dunnock

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

DOMINIC COUZENS ON THE...

Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds

It’s just a variation on Southern Grey Shrike, isn’t it? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that, writes David Lindo

I HAVE written numerous pieces about mallard – this our most ubiquitous duck is a survivor. Mallard can be found almost everywhere, and I love them and never tire of watching them. They are underrated

It’s a part of Iceland that’s off the tourist trail, but it’s brilliant for birding, writes Vanessa Wright