The best rare birds seen all around Britain in 2025

On a small island off Iceland, the dedication of one woman and her family has created an unparalleled bird paradise, writes Maria Stallman …

PRAYERS, PIRKS AND PRAWNS

An ecosystem evolves across thousands of years, a biological interaction that is both intricate and fragile. The arrival of a new species can disrupt the balance, as we have seen in Britain with grey

We explore why fishing for herring is one of the most underrated winter fishing opportunities for sea anglers in the UK – and how to start catching them

Whether for its textbook appearance, regional ubiquity or haunting and mellifluous call, it’s no wonder the inimitable tawny may be Britain’s best-loved owl