To tick, or not to tick

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

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

MAKE Y OUR BIRDING C OUNT

SET A TARGET OF SEEING 200 BIRDS IN ONE YEAR!

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

His first 100 days of birding brought Liam Smith some unexpected and memorable encounters…