Birdwatch - May 2023
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- Issue Number:
- 221
- On Sale:
- 27/04/2023
- Digital Edition:
- £5.99
- Print Edition:
- £0.00 (plus postage)
Issue Summary
The ethics of listing, a review of Scottish Crossbill, female warbler ID and the recovery of breeding waders all feature in May’s Birdwatch.
On Sale: 27/04/2023
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What's in this Issue?
Crossbill crossroads
Britain’s only endemic bird species is a mysterious denizen of Scotland’s pine forests. Ron Summers profiles the enigmatic Scottish Crossbill.
To tick or not to tick?
Keeping lists is an integral part of birding, but there are many points of contention which generate debate. Richard Bonser outlines some of the issues.
Field ID notes: Curruca warblers
Andy Stoddart offers advice on separating the females of several similar species.
Moult matters: applications for birders in the field
In the second part of their mini-series on moult, James Kennerley and Sam Jones dig deeper into the mire.
Water for waders
Are water-table restoration works on a blanket bog in the Peak District delivering resilience against climate change-induced drought for waders? Kate Hanley explains.
Animal affairs
British Library curators Cam Sharp Jones and Cheryl Tipp detail a new exhibition about wildlife recording.
