August target bird: Red Grouse
The spectacular sound of summer on an upland heather moor is the call of Red Grouse and the whirring of wings as one flies away.
09/08/2013
There could be as many as 35 crossbill species, and most Shore Larks are found anywhere but on the beach. Take an indepth look at these and many more species.
The spectacular sound of summer on an upland heather moor is the call of Red Grouse and the whirring of wings as one flies away.
09/08/2013
This is a great month to look at seabirds at their colonies and none are finer than the diminutive Puffin, with its clown-like appearance....
15/07/2013
Discover all about Marsh Harrier and where to find it.
17/06/2013
The diminutive Little Tern is one of world’s smallest terns, and the sight of it hovering by the shore, giving its excited chittering, make...
13/05/2013
This delightful small wader is one of the earliest spring migrants to return to Britain, and in recent years it has become a familiar sight...
22/04/2013
Find out all about Water Pipit in Britain and where to find them.
18/04/2013
A target bird for February, Barnacle Goose can provide one of the most spectacular sights and sounds of the winter, and is a delight to see.
12/02/2013
As Britain enjoys a bumper invasion year, David Callahan investigates the biology of this season’s most wanted urban bird, Waxwing. Get one...
12/05/2011
Uniquely cosmopolitan and more at home on prairie, tundra and uplands than on saltings, Shore Lark is something of an enigma. David...
22/03/2011
Robins are the latest focus of Martin Garner's spotlight, helping us identify birds of British, Continental and Russian origin.
30/01/2011
Raymond Duncan updates us on the latest movements of Scottish colour-ringed Waxwings.
29/01/2011
With Waxwings now spread right across the country, Raymond Duncan updates us on recent movements and reminds us to check carefully for...
15/12/2010