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Sand martin (Riparia riparia)
THE browner, diminutive cousin
The pine marten is back, roaming the UK’s woodlands. And its return to some spots after almost a century might be helping out the red squirrel…
Check your answers against our explanations. Remember, there are no ‘trick’ birds or extreme rarities among these...
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
Britain’s seabird colonies are among the most spectacular in the world and you can experience them from the sea or land. Read on to find out where you can enjoy these incredible wildlife encounters
Adrian Thomas outlines the simplest and most effective ways to help accommodate these important guests
Karen Youngs is on the lookout for nature’s collectibles during a sunny spring walk