By English standards, Abberton Reservoir is huge. It covers 1,700 acres (700ha), is crossed by two causeways, supports an Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve,...

Birdwatching is all about timing. Sometimes you get it right, but sometimes you don’t. Last week my companion Andrew and I set off for...

I spent a weekend in Munich recently to visit my girlfriend and my brother. As South Germany always has different birds on offer to...

Most of you will be more comfortable with the name Common Merganser, but the Brits still like to use Goosander. Whichever one you prefer,...