The SUMMER 09 issue –packed with memorable images and thought-provoking articles – will be published on May 16. Take out a subscription today to ensure you don’t miss these exciting features:

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
A photo-essay by Brian Rogers looking at nightjars, frogmouths and other nocturnal species.

MAGIC IN THE MED
Enjoy a celebration of the colourful birds that enhance any visit to the Mediterranean with Jonathan Elphick and photographer David Tipling.

GREAT PLACES TO SEE BIRDS
Discover why Sanibel Island in Florida is Bill Coster’s top choice, while Roger White opts for the Brandenburg region of Germany. In the UK, there are exciting birding areas being developed in North Lincolnshire – Graham Catley acts as your guide.

ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY
Do some people go too far to capture memorable bird images? Paul Hobson reviews the evidence.

THE CANDID PHOTOGRAPHER
Tony Clarke presents his favourite images and talks about his attitudes to bird photography.

INSIDE THE ARTIST’S SKETCHBOOK
Popular artist Steve Cale opens up his notebooks to let us see some of his best ‘work in progress’.

ARTIST PROFILE
Painter Paul Apps discusses how he presents different subjects for his clients in America and Europe.

AT HOME IN A NATURE RESERVE
John Holloway’s decision to create a nature reserve around his new home on a small Scottish island has led to a remarkable list of bird discoveries.

SECONDHAND BOOK CHOICES
Book dealer Tim Oldham picks out the titles about bird migration that you should have on your shelves.

GARDEN LIAISONS
Creating a wildlife garden has brought Yorkshire artist Robert Fuller a ready supply of bird subjects to his back door.

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