Birding for a better future

The quiet magic of patch birding fits perfectly into a busy life, writes Thomas Barker

Following in my aunt’s footsteps rekindled my love of birds

Early May is a wonderful time to be out for as much time as you can muster, and it can deliver some great rewards

PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

First hillwalk, first wild camp, first cloud inversion... there are some experiences that you remember for the rest of your life. We asked five hillwalkers to share the moments that shaped their relationship with the outdoors

Summer has arrived, so here’s how to get the most of July’s birding, writes David Callahan