DILGER’S DOS AND DON’TS

FORGET THE PHRASE

‘ne’er cast a clout till May be out’. Sitting motionless in a hide for a couple of hours can be miserable if you’re not suitably kitted out. Fortunately, many reserves now have cafés where you can warm up after a bracing stint outside.

REMEMBER THAT PLAYING

pre-recorded birdsong back to a bird in the breeding season is frowned upon. Playback should be used discreetly and must not impact on the bird’s natural behaviour.