Bird Watching

Bird Watching is Britain’s best-selling birdwatching magazine. Each issue is packed with expert advice on when, where and how to see more birds, from common garden visitors to the most elusive rarities. There are features from some of British birdwatching’s best-known names, superbly illustrated by the work of the world’s best bird photographers, plus comprehensive coverage of all the latest sightings, guides to the best birdwatching sites, ID masterclasses, news and reviews of all the latest gear.

Bird Watching • We ask this month's contributors: What is the UK location you'd most like to visit?

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR 2022? • #My200BirdYear challenge

YOUR BIRDING MONTH

FIVE TO FIND IN NOVEMBER • Just because October has come to an end, it doesn't mean that birding needs to wind down for the year. There are still plenty of great birds around and some surprises round the corner. Here are some cracking birds to see this month.

RARITY PREDICTOR

UK TIDES NOVEMBER • The times below are for high tide, when waders and wildfowl will be pushed closer to dry land…

Beyond Birdwatching • Alleviate November doldrums by watching wildlife, James Lowen suggests.

Weedon's World • As the end of the year approaches, Mike has taken to a more relaxed and relaxing form of birdwatching

A dangerous definition and a redundant tradition threaten the future of the UK's Woodcock • Chris Packham wants to help to protect a special bird from ancient laws that have no modern relevance

Grumpy Old Birder • This month, Bo says we need a rethink about how the world uses electric vehicles

Birding at UNIVERSITY • Moving away to study offers young birders the chance to discover new landscapes and new species, as well as a new life and friends

The urge for GOING • Thirty-minute birder Amanda Tuke spends a couple of days birding in England's newest city, Southend-on-Sea

Binding on theSOUTH DOWNS WAY • A five-day, 100-mile trek on undulating chalk downs, clifftops and ancient forest, is more than just an adventure; it's an education

OUT OF AFRICA SOUTH • It's easy to take our UK birding experiences for granted, so it's interesting to see what an ‘outsider’ makes of our ‘normal’…

Found across the globe • Some species seem to pop up no matter where you go in the world (except around the poles, of course) – here are just a few of the most important…

Birding BY COACH • Side-by-side with strangers, dawdling along bumpy country roads, or like-minded nature lovers sharing their passion?

ID Challenge • This month's reader challenge is all about herons ‘and their allies’

Answers & solutions • Check your answers against our explanations. Remember, there are no ‘trick’ birds or extreme rarities among these…

ID Tips & tricks • Here are a few extra tips to help you identify Herons and heron-like birds

GO BIRDING • 10 GREAT SITES FOR BRILLIANT BIRDWATCHING

LANGAMULL

WIGTOWN BAY

PORTMORE LOUGH RSPB

NEWLANDS VALLEY

LONGDON

MORKERY WOOD

COSSINGTON MEADOWS LRWT

BURRY INLET SOUTH SHORE

ROTHER LEVELS

PORTLAND HARBOUR

YOUR VIEW • PHOTOS, LETTER, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

Reader Shots • Send your snaps to birdwatching@bauermedia.co.uk to be in with a chance of seeing your photo in print. All images should be high resolution JPEG files.

Your Questions • Send all your birding questions to birdwatching@bauermedia.co.uk and our experts will give you the answers

MIGFEST, what's the big deal? • An early start and a drive across England for a day of birding at the Spurn Migration Festival proved to be well worth it, says Paul ‘Titch’...