Birdwatch Magazine

IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE
• THE MYSTICAL ARCTIC ROSE: Ross’s Gull has captured the imaginations of birders since the 19th century. Ed Stubbs profiles this High Arctic denizen.
• THE FINAL FRONTIERS: Despite being intensely birded, the Western Palearctic still has a few avian surprises yet to spring, as Brian McCloskey discusses.
• NORTHERN IRELAND’S SEABIRD SANCTUARY: With its rich ornithological history, Copeland Island is Northern Ireland’s sole bird observatory. Dr Kez Armstrong profiles its history and birdlife.
• FIELD ID NOTES: WINTER GREBES: Five grebe species winter regularly in Britain, with a sixth being a rarity from North America. Miles Cluff offers tips on separating these birds.
• BAIKAL TEAL ON THE RISE: From mega rarity to annual visitor, Baikal Teal is on an upward trajectory in Europe. Dan Owen takes a closer look at why.
• LIGHTS OUT FOR BIRDS: Dr Emily Joáchim outlines the growing problem of light pollution on birds and considers how it can be tackled.