The latest winners of Bird Photographer of the Year were as stunning as ever. Jade Burrell writes about the contest and the overall winner as we showcase our favourites

One might be forgiven for thinking that pterodactyls had been de-extincted upon first sighting the silhouette of a magnificent frigatebird. Boasting a wingspan of more than 2m, the bird cuts an imposi

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

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

Winter may well be the most overlooked season of them all when it comes to appreciating nature’s joys. While it’s easy to take pleasure in the budding blooms of spring, summer’s resplendent blossoms a

With its baleful stare and lupine grin, the Death Metal anti-hero of the subaqueous scene enjoys a diabolical reputation