Birdwatch Magazine | October 2026
Spurn of the moment
Tim Jones celebrates the birding hot-spot that some say is unrivalled and hosts one of Europe’s biggest migration festivals.
Birding’s newest generation
Mya Bambrick reflects on how the hobby has become a hit among young people.
Field ID notes: ‘vis-mig’ finches
Prime yourself for an autumn spectacular with Arjun Dutta’s fly-over masterclass.
A county recorder’s guide to the 21st century
Gathering records of local birds is a rapidly evolving task for the national network of volunteers, according to Andy Hall.
Westward march of the steppe wanderer
Ed Stubbs examines why Isabelline Wheatear is visiting Britain more often.
Feast from the east: remembering autumn 2016
A decade on, James Hanlon relives some of the best weeks in birding history.
Lesvos revisited
Richard Brooks finds out if the Greek island still has its old magic.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Birdwatch Magazine October 2026.