Britain’s hardiest breeds

It’s a part of Iceland that’s off the tourist trail, but it’s brilliant for birding, writes Vanessa Wright

The best of the season to inspire and admire

Does the abundance of rowan berries really forecast snowy days and a hard winter, muses Tessa Waugh , as a home meet draws people of all ages, stages and pre-dawn routines

I HAVE written numerous pieces about mallard – this our most ubiquitous duck is a survivor. Mallard can be found almost everywhere, and I love them and never tire of watching them. They are underrated

Using côtes de boeuf from eight different native breeds, Will Hosie asks the country’s top culinary minds which animal produces the best beef

Its name sounds romantically dangerous, but is WILD BOAR FELL a beast or a beauty?