Birdwatch Magazine

Shorebird superhighways
As waders return from their breeding grounds, David Callahan explores the major flyways they use and the dangers they face.

Birding on the spectrum
What does it mean to experience birding through an autistic lens? Duncan Poyser examines how neurodiversity can shape our relationship with nature.

Field ID notes: Whinchat
Ed Stubbs provides advice on finding autumn migrants, as well as ageing and sexing them with confidence.

Caspian Gull’s unstoppable march
Josh Jones delves into the rapid rise of this intriguing larid, which may be on the verge of colonising Britain.

Galicia’s greatest show
Antonio Sandoval Rey showcases Estaca de Bares, one of Europe’s premier seawatching destinations.

Seabird sentinels
As the Seabird Monitoring Programme celebrates its 40th anniversary, Erin Taylor looks back the insights revealed by the long-running survey.