Ask any birder how they got into their hobby, and you will usually find somewhere in their distant past a species that sparked their imagination, which was the start of a lifelong interest in…

Somerset is not just a winter or summer retreat; it is a crucial staging point for migratory birds coming up from the south.

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

Read our ecologist Anne's quick and easy tips to ID thrushes you might see over the winter months!