This striking snowy-feathered bird is a winter visitor to Britain, particularly near the coasts of northern England and Scotland

Nadia Shaikh seeks good company for a search-and-gorge to get her through the ruthless darkness of the winter months

UK & IRELAND SPECIALIST SPECIES HUNTING

CREATIVITY HAS LONG REIGNED IN SWEDISH LAPLAND — WHERE THE SÁMI HISTORICALLY USED THEIR INGENUITY TO SURVIVE THE COLD, DARK WINTERS, AND REGIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STILL FLOURISH

What the scientists are saying… Falling puffin numbers ...

Jolly frock-coated robins, majestic geese and arboreal partridges make for both literal and symbolic centrepieces at Christmas, says Matthew Dennison, as he revels in the cultural history of the season’s feathered fowl and game