How i got the shot

The wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago is unmissable. However, how you see it not only impacts your own trip but the future of these islands, writes David Horwell

Photographing a single subject repeatedly can be just as rewarding as chasing ‘ticks’, writes Rob Read

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

How did your career start? I took an interest in birds when I was around four, saved money for my first binoculars at seven, got my first SLR at 12 and shot my first nature pictures for a national mag

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them