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

Kerry Fowler suggests the best books to curl up with this month

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

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The latest book releases for curious minds

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