Bird Watching

Bird Watching is Britain’s best-selling birdwatching magazine. Each issue is packed with expert advice on when, where and how to see more birds, from common garden visitors to the most elusive rarities. There are features from some of British birdwatching’s best-known names, superbly illustrated by the work of the world’s best bird photographers, plus comprehensive coverage of all the latest sightings, guides to the best birdwatching sites, ID masterclasses, news and reviews of all the latest gear.

Bird Watching • We asked this month’s contributors, “Which UK species would be your conservation priority?”

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YOUR BIRDING MONTH • JUNE

FIVE TO FIND IN JUNE • The excitement of May is drawing to a close, but the long days of June still invite birders to enjoy some great action. Here are five brilliant birds to excite you this month.

RARITY PREDICTOR

UK TIDES JUNE • The times below are for high tide, when waders and wildfowl will be pushed closer to dry land…

Beyond Birdwatching • June is the richest wildlife month, James Lowen reckons.

Weedon's World • Mike had to tear himself away from his home patch for a delightful April week in the Highlands and all it has to offer…

Outdoor Photo of the Year • Are you handy with a camera, and keen to win amazing prizes?

NEWS IN BRIEF

Grnmpy Old Birder • Humans care way too much about human life, and not enough about the natural world…

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COULD DO BETTER • Thirty-minute birder Amanda Tuke tries out some resources which might help intermediate birders

Jenny Donelan BTO training team

Review of free learning resources for gaining bird identification skills • Five intermediate birders try out some free resources and tell Amanda what they think of them.

Last call for CURLEWS • Our largest wader is facing a catastrophic decline - what can we all do to save this glorious bird?

City of WETLANDS • Wetlands are important habitat for birds, allowing many to maintain areas that are vital for their survival. They’re even more important in cities, where every inch of greenery is vital, says Ellen Bird

Owls by day… • Normally known for their nocturnal activity, these majestic birds do come out in daylight, and when they appear, it’s always an absolute joy.

IDChallenge • This month’s identification challenge is all about coastal breeders

Answers & solutions • Check your answers against our explanations. Remember, there are no ‘trick’ birds or extreme rarities among these…

ID Tips & tricks • A few extra tips to help you identify coastal breeding birds

LOCH MHOR

DIRLETON

ACORN BANK NT

INGBIRCHWORTH RESERVOIR

MORSTON QUAY

HEN REEDBEDS SWT

LLANON

SUNDON HILLS

BLORENGE

CHAGFORD

Reader Shots • Send your snaps to birdwatching@bauermedia.co.uk to be in with a chance of seeing your photo in print. All images should be high resolution JPEG files.

YOURVIEW • PHOTOS, LETTER, TWEETS, QUESTIONS - HAVE YOUR SAY

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Your Questions • Send all your birding questions to birdwatching@bauermedia.co.uk and our experts will give you the answers

Bird Watching

Wood Lark • Short-tailed, spiky of crest, splendidly-striped, and with a sizzling supercilium… The Wood Lark is also a subtle singer

Sarah Groves, communications manager at Suffolk Wildlife Trust

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