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Most mornings, the early part of my commute is enlivened by the sight of thousands of Starlings leaving their roost, so I’m planning to pay a dusk visit to enjoy their murmurations. On page 24, you can find out more about this astonishing natural spectacle, one that can be found remarkably close to home for most of us. I’m also embarking on another #My200birdyear challenge (see page 20 for how you can take part), and one of the birds I plan to see in 2019 that I missed in 2018 was Golden Eagle. Now they’re great birds to see at any time, but they’re also the sort of species that really captures the imagination of youngsters, and on page 38, we’ve got plenty more ideas on how to get your children interested in birdwatching. However you plan to do your birdwatching in 2019, though, enjoy every minute of it, and don’t forget to tell us all about it. Happy New Year!