Trumpeter swan

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

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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

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