Birdwatch - 1 Nov 2025
CROSS BREEDS
SCORING SCAUP
DESERT TO THE DUNES
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
OMAN HOLIDAY
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The crossbill conundrum
Field ID notes: scaup
Inside and outside the box
Desert wanderer
When lesser became more
Man, Oman!
Hunted for its ivory
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Making the most of your surroundings while photographing birds, November patch memories, late-autumn gardening tips, species longevity and birding in the Netherlands are all covered.
Flying higher, Hawke’s Vantage binocular range moves up to deliver improved definition. Mike Alibone takes a comparative look at two popular models.
The big stories
Contemplations of a birder
Letters and photos
Murmurations
The political birder
Britain and Ireland
From phalaropes to ibis, it was a month of major influxes – but with some top rarities in the mix too.
The big picture
Western Palearctic
Megas from both east and west were among the highlights of an eventfilled September.
On the wrong side of the world
On the wrong side of the world
Madeiran magic!
East-coast ‘Pech’ draws in the crowds
Brows raised
Mass arrivals
Highlights at a glance
Thrills aplenty
Birding The Fens in winter: where big skies meet big flocks
Join BirdGuides on our winter birding tour in The Fens
Working out the weather
What next for bird flu?
The crossbill conundrum
Ly/4gOMsDJ bit.
Desert wanderer
Greater and Lesser Scaup
KEY FEATURED SPECIES
References
Inside and outside the box
When Lesser became more
Man, Oman!
Logistics
Hunted for its ivory
Vantage point
Expert Reviews
An excellent birding adventure
Access all areas?
Gurney commemorated
Capturing the coast
Africa’s ecoregions
Winter is coming
Expert Advice
Ideal surroundings
European Robin
Ripe old age
Beak tweak
Remembering ... November
The Netherlands
Birding on the box
Geoff Smith writes:
Golden Scilly moments
The Little Whimbrel twitch
Your letters & photos
In memory of Peter Hayman
Josh Jones replies:
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When birding isn’t the answer
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