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

What’s happening in the world of game-fishing

Three remarkable species to spot in March.

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

Dave Lewis recalls a trip to explore the National Museum of Wales’ collection of rare and unusual fish, and asks why these sorts of catches seem to be becoming more common

The globetrotting, dandyish Arctic charr’s story is full of mysteries–not least its links to Loch Ness