John Miles rounds up the latest releases…

IT began as an unremarkable day. Leaves falling into mud on the riverbank, the sun shy behind ink splodged clouds. Jays screeching in the oakwood. I stopped. Mammal tracks drew my eyes. I knelt. These

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One of the rich joys of birding is that there are birds everywhere, including gardens and parks. Just get out and walk around, there’s no need to be quiet or furtive. Become familiar with your feather

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David Cromack was deputy editor of Bird Watching ’s launch issue in 1986, and later edited the magazine for 18 years. In the first of a two-part feature, he explains how the magazine came about…