Birdwatch Magazine

Caught by surprise
Mark Grantham remembers the unexpected rarities that have been caught during routine ringing operations.

Fortunes of the village dove
Ed Stubbs examines the rapid arrival and concerning fall of one of Britain’s best-known avian colonists: Collared Dove.

Field ID notes: Long-legged Buzzard
Grow your confidence with this challenging raptor. David Cooper provides expert tips.

The art of rewilding
After a year of charting a landscape’srevival through pencil and brush, we showcase the work of the Society of Wildlife Artists at Massingham Heath.

Buff and ready
Sam Jones profiles a peculiar wader that has become an emblem of autumn birding.

Moving with the times
Dr Alexander Lees gives a reality check on reintroduction projects in a warming world.

Legends of BirdGuides
Some rarities have turned into ‘celebrities’ through extraordinary stays and faithful returns, says David Campbell.