I was struck, one early spring morning, by the sheer volume and variety of birdsong all around, hinting at the beginning of breeding activity now that the coldest weather seems finally to...

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A visit to Portscatho isn’t complete without a quick check of the birds using the beach and rocks. A range of waders can often be seen and in recent weeks some fairly...

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A series of events occurred yesterday which, upon reflection, demonstrate how far my birdwatching career has come. These events indicate to me a progressive evolution of my knowledge and enthusiasm for birds,...

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Moths. They’re just grey, drab things that eat your clothes, right? It’s true that some of them can only be described as drab and grey, and this is reflected in their names:...

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Responses to a warming world There is now credible evidence of the ecological impacts of climate change, from polar terrestrial to tropical marine environments. The responses of both flora and fauna span...

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November 8th. That’s when Christmas arrived for me. I was minding my own business enjoying a game of pool at the Harbour Club when I was struck by the realisation that a...

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October can be an exciting time to be looking for birds in Cornwall. A couple of species have crossed my path these last few weeks which have made me consider the journeys...

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I was recently asked why reintroductions are such a useful tool for UK bird conservation. Given my current employment on a UK bird reintroduction project, it dawned on me that I really...

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For a young Cirl Bunting, the upheaval begins at about six days old, when they are whisked from their Devon nests by skilled human hands – the first of several pairs of...

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It’s a question that I’ve been asked many times: why do you watch birds? Until now I’ve been unable to come up with a simple, in-a-nutshell answer, as it’s always been difficult...

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