Red kites, great spotted woodpeckers and pink-footed geese are only a few of the birds doing brilliantly in the British Isles right now. Mark Cocker celebrates their success stories and looks at what might be learnt from them

A transatlantic stray brought birders flocking, writes Ruth Miller…

DECEMBER 2025

It’s not the best known of its family, but it is a truly remarkable bird, writes David Lindo …

Mike’s local area has become a difficult place to watch gulls, but it makes up for their lack in other ways

Britain’s seabird colonies are among the most spectacular in the world and you can experience them from the sea or land. Read on to find out where you can enjoy these incredible wildlife encounters