Birdwatch - January 2023
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- Issue Number:
- 217
- On Sale:
- 22/12/2022
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- £5.99
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Issue Summary
The January issue of Birdwatch, guest edited by Lucy McRobert, focuses on the role of women in birding and conservation – Cirl Buntings, Common Shelduck, winter falcon ID and lead poisoning in birds are all covered!
On Sale: 22/12/2022
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What's in this Issue?
Wild women do
Every day, women are contributing to global ornithology and facing up to incredible challenges in order to protect the natural world. Lucy McRobert shares some of the inspiring stories.
Raising the bunting
Cirl Buntings have responded positively to conservation action and any UK farmland bird that is increasing is something to be celebrated, writes the RSPB’s Cath Jeffs.
Field ID notes: winter falcons
Dawn Balmer offers advice on how to distinguish Merlin and Peregrine Falcon from the widespread Common Kestrel, as well as looking at rarer possibilities.
A plumbeous problem
Lead shot poisons birds and humans, yet it is still used. Debbie Pain looks at what is being done to address a situation that has been known about for centuries, and finally sees light at the end of the tunnel.
The forgotten duck
Common Shelduck is a widespread species with a striking plumage. However, Ros Green explains that it can often be overlooked.
