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

It can still seem like winter, but March sees birds beginning to stir, writes David Callahan …

Adrian Thomas outlines the simplest and most effective ways to help accommodate these important guests

Giving garden wildlife a spring in their step

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

Find out which early species to watch for, how to make your patch more butterfly-friendly and where to record your sightings for science