David Campbell: public engagement
Some non-birders may have no interest in what we're watching, but others are more intrigued – and that's why we should engage with...
03/08/2023
Always entertaining, sometimes controversial – the views of some of birding's top opinion-makers.
Some non-birders may have no interest in what we're watching, but others are more intrigued – and that's why we should engage with...
03/08/2023
While it may be tempting to point someone asking an ID question in the direction of a field guide, it's worth remembering that studying...
13/07/2023
Recent news that Britain's most famous Common Cuckoo failed to return to a Surrey heath this spring has left a big hole to fill. Ian Lycett...
28/06/2023
Spring provides plenty of opportunities to get stuck into identifying different subspecies of common birds – a challenge that our columnist...
28/05/2023
Twitching Canada Goose and Common Linnet were among our columnist's birding memories in 2022 as her husband attempted a competitive Scilly...
18/05/2023
While birds will always capture our imagination, we should give a bit more love to the wonderful variety of insects we encounter.
07/05/2023
Bringing birding and the various skills it requires to the classroom would be a stroke of genius, suggests our columnist.
20/04/2023
Our columnist ponders whether the cancellation of the much-loved BBC show creates an opportunity for new British wildlife television...
05/04/2023
The appearance of a confiding local Barn Owl provided a welcome lift for Hep Cairnswood during a difficult midwinter for her in 2021.
26/03/2023
A day out at Slimbridge ended with an attempt to break in to the renowned reserve, but would Bill encounter the famous Sir Peter Scott?
12/03/2023
Alex Rosenfield writes on how catching the birding bug has swiftly led to a healthy obsession.
05/03/2023
The number of dogs in protected areas and on nature reserves is increasing, and our columnist feels the time has come for change.
23/02/2023