Welcome

Finding the best birds can mean looking in some less than obvious places, writes Paul Brook

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke follows the Ouseburn to the Tyne in search of urban nature and the city’s most intriguing residents

An inspiring friend and a subscription to BW helped kindle Neil Flanagan’s love of birds

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

Amazingly, we have reached another September, the beating heart of birding autumn. Migration is in full swing, and there is always a chance of finding something very special. Here are five birds which will make any September day.

Mike will spare you you tales of his recent exploits in and around his local area... apart from what he saw this morning