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Bird Watching (UK), 1 Sep 2026

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Bird Watching is a British monthly magazine dedicated to birdwatching and wildlife observation. First published in 1986, it provides expert guidance and inspiration for bird enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners discovering the hobby to experienced birders looking to deepen their knowledge. The magazine is known for its practical advice on identifying birds, improving observation skills and making the most of birdwatching opportunities throughout the year. It also features detailed site guides, helping readers discover the best locations to spot different species across the UK and beyond. Equipment reviews, including binoculars and cameras, offer useful insights for those looking to enhance their setup. Bird Watching also includes news from the birding world, conservation updates and features on notable species, adding depth and context to the hobby. Its approachable tone and expert-led content make it an engaging and informative read. Available on PressReader, Bird Watching magazine offers expert advice, field tips and inspiration for anyone passionate about birds and wildlife.

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ArticleWel­come

I’m pretty sure that a huge pro­por­tion of us bird­watch­ers are people who, as chil­dren (and per­haps bey­ond), were equally obsessed by dino­saurs. So, David Cal­la­han’s look at just why birds are dino­saurs, on page 34, is doubly fas­cin­at­ing....

Wel­come

ArticleWe ask this month’s con­trib­ut­ors: What is your favour­ite autumn wader?

David Cal­la­han: “Cur­lew Sand­piper; peachy juven­iles or claret-red adults, gradu­ally turn­ing to pas­tel-grey.” Amanda Tuke: “I’ll be look­ing out for juven­ile Ruff stop­ping off at our South Lon­don wet­land patch.” David Chand­ler: I’d like...

We ask this month’s con­trib­ut­ors: What is your favour­ite autumn wader?

Article...and the Bird Watch­ing team’s answers

Matt Mer­ritt: “Green­shank – their pale­ness and eleg­ant, act­ive gait always makes them stand out at my local reser­voir.” Mike Weedon: “Per­haps my favour­ite is the Pec­toral Sand­piper – quite rare but still real­istic to hope to ‘find’.” Cover...

...and the Bird Watch­ing team’s answers

ArticleCel­eb­rat­ing the cloud­forest

Dominic Couzens reveals how Ecuador’s unique hab­it­ats drip with bird­ing riches. My guide Nat­alia Esco­bar did not expect me to burst out laugh­ing. She had taken great trouble to get to the site at the crack of dawn, only for the Ecuadorian...

Cel­eb­rat­ing the cloud­forest