We’re approaching the time of year when our wetlands are at their most exciting as the thousands of ducks and waders, spectacular in themselves, draw in a selection of magnificent raptors. As well as ...

Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir. It was a clear day, and I wanted to secrete myself in a good honey hole ...