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The last species of bird I saw in 2016 was Wigeon (although I heard a Coot call a bit later). I was ultimately glad that I went out for a walk instead of sitting in front of a rather dull TV and a rather sparkling log fire – getting out is always worth it even…

What does this blog have in store for 2017? an important part of Brexit discussions will be how and whether public money continues to be handed out to land managers – it’s our money and the public deserves a better return for its massive investment the best wildlife sites, on land and at sea, need…

Dr Martin Warren OBE! One brilliant entomologist? Our butterfly expert? Many congratulations to Martin! What a nice way to end 2016.

These are just a few image highlights from the pages of this blog from 2016.   This Hoatzin image is by Oscar Dewhurst – 6 November One of Ralph’s best cartoons of the year – 21 May One of my favourite birds of the year: This was nice: And this:   I saw a White-tailed…

This blog has had over 1,250,000 page views in 2016 (as of yesterday – so only just!). Thank you to all contributors of Guest Blogs, cartoons, photographs and comments and to all readers for making this blog so successful. I’ll be giving you some thoughts for what 2017 may have in store in the New…