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

What’s happening in the world of game-fishing

Some years ago I filmed a report for Countryfile about a remarkable project to save wild Atlantic salmon. Backing it was a wealthy, charismatic Icelander called Orri Vigfússon who warned: “If we don’t

Dave Lewis recalls a trip to explore the National Museum of Wales’ collection of rare and unusual fish, and asks why these sorts of catches seem to be becoming more common

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