Birdwatch - December 2022
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- Issue Number:
- 216
- On Sale:
- 24/11/2022
- Digital Edition:
- £5.99
- Print Edition:
- £0.00 (plus postage)
Issue Summary
Winter is coming – December’s Birdwatch looks at the changing status of some cold-season visitors, the rise of Pink-footed Goose and Russian Common Gull identification, while the Birders’ Choice Awards are back!
On Sale: 24/11/2022
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What's in this Issue?
The disappearing
David Campbell looks at the changing make-up of our winter visitors, as certain iconic species visit our shores in diminishing numbers.
Skein event
With spectacular flocks gathering each autumn, Pink-footed Geese enliven the winter days for many British birders. Kane Brides profiles this popular species.
Birders’ Choice Awards
Now in its eighth year, the Birders’ Choice Awards is back! Who are the heroes and the villains of conservation? What was this year’s outstanding rarity? Tell us your views on the best and worst in birding.
Field ID notes: Russian Common Gull
Jamie Partridge provides all the details you need to recognise the under-recorded heinei subspecies of Common Gull at all ages in winter.
A walk on the wild side
Mike Alibone unveils the winner of the prestigious Birdwatch and Swarovski Optik Artist of the Year award.
Forests, fires and francolins
The World Land Trust launches an appeal to protect precious forest habitat at Mount Moco in Angola.
