The AUTUMN 2008 issue - packed with memorable images and thought-provoking articles – will be published on August 10. Don’t miss these exciting features:

BLACK TERN CELEBRATION
Dutch photographer Paul Oomen investigates the lifestyle of one of Europe’s most elegant summer migrants. Savour his beautiful images

FINLAND FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Some of the world’s most prominent bird photographers come from Scandinavia, but how does Finland rate if you want to take pictures yourself?. Photo editor Bill Coster gives his assessment and shows the results of his visit.

GREAT PLACES TO SEE BIRDS
Paul Hobson knows the coastline of North Yorkshire very well and now shares its secrets with Birds Illustrated readers. If you like a spot of sunshine, then the Algarve’s Lagoa dos Salgados is well worth exploring. Michael Benington is your guide.

THE CANDID PHOTOGRAPHER
Hugh Harrop loves birds and cetaceans in equal measure and spends most of his working life helping people see them well. Now he selects his favourite bird images and talks frankly about his enthusiasms and pet hates. Not to be missed.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
John Threlfall’s skills with a paint brush are winning him many admirers. He talks to Darren rees and lets us see some of his favourite paintings.

THE FLIGHT PATH
We have long been fascinated by birds’ ability to fly, so sit back and enjoy Michael Steciuk’s photo-essay on this topic.

BIRDLIFE IN PRINT
BirdLife International works with governments around the globe to improve the lot of wild birds and has published many of the most important ornithological books in recent times. Neil Gartshore examines the charity’s output.

PLUS
Your favourite columnists Bo Beolens and Chris Gomersall, the latest scientific news from Richard Facey, book reviews and an another array of amazing photos in Classic Images.

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