An owl hero

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

Yorkshire’s birds of prey are magnificent but they are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Campaign group, Friends of the Dales, is fighting to save them from persecution

Throughout Bird Watching ’s 40 years, the BTO’s vital work has grown and developed, writes Jon Carter…

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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

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