SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH showcases London’s wildlife secrets

What the scientists are saying… Falling puffin numbers ...

The latest winners of Bird Photographer of the Year were as stunning as ever. Jade Burrell writes about the contest and the overall winner as we showcase our favourites

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Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Jolly frock-coated robins, majestic geese and arboreal partridges make for both literal and symbolic centrepieces at Christmas, says Matthew Dennison, as he revels in the cultural history of the season’s feathered fowl and game