We're all very saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Oddie yesterday, at the age of 85. It's hard to overstate just what a major figure he has been in British birdwatching. His birdwatching legacy is vast. Rest in peace, Bill. facebook.com/birdwatchingmag
Join us on our Portugal Readers’ Holiday to see the best birds on the estuaries around Lisbon and further north. Running from 31 May-7 June 2026, cost €2,390pp. Email [email protected], or call Birds & Nature Tours Portugal, (+351) 913299990. Details at birds.pt
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Question from the Bird Watching Editor Matthew Merritt: If the first Swallow or Cuckoo is the sign that spring has arrived, which bird do you see as the herald of autumn?
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📢 CALLING ALL YOUNG BIRDERS! 📢
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Menorca: island of plenty. This less-favoured Balearic island unexpectedly proves to be an excellent destination for a family holiday that weaves in wildlife-watching. My travel article for the Feb issue of @BirdWatchingMag @TravWriters #TravelWriting
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Want to join us for a superb readers' holiday in the Scottish Highlands, October 20-25? Based at
@BWWC1, it costs from £730pp. For full details, see birdwatching.co.uk/travel-gu…
Want to join us for a superb readers' holiday in the Scottish Highlands, October 20-25? Based at
@BWWC1, it costs from £730pp. For full details, see birdwatching.co.uk/travel-gu…
Want to join us for a superb readers' holiday in the Scottish Highlands, October 20-25? Based at @BWWC1, it costs from £730pp. For full details, see birdwatching.co.uk/travel-gu…
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Huge thanks to @BirdWatchingMag for publishing my piece on Bolam Country Park In Northumberland in the new issue. @VisitNland @discovernland @TomCadwallender Details at birdwatchinog.co.uk
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