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

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Whether mutually beneficial or a parasitic nuisance, Nature’s symbiotic relationships are as multifarious as they are marvellous, says John Lewis-Stempel

Adrian Thomas outlines the simplest and most effective ways to help accommodate these important guests

Karen Youngs is on the lookout for nature’s collectibles during a sunny spring walk