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

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MARCH

Our first issue, in 1986, hinted at developments that have since taken place among bird populations, writes Matt Merritt

Look Amy, a Little Egret!” Jo gestured to a snow-white bird standing motionless in the frothing shallows of the river and raised a pair of glossy black binoculars to her eyes. Amy looked over to where

DECEMBER 2025