For five years Birds Illustrated has been presenting its subscribers with a superlative mix of in-depth articles on a broad range of topics, artwork from leading wildlife artists and the very best in bird photography.

Editor David Cromack truly understands what today’s birdwatchers demand from their leisure-time reading matter – articles that entertain as well as inform, high quality paper so that the visual material can be savoured and a minimum of advertising. Try Birds Illustrated today and you won’t be disappointed.

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BEST BIRDWATCHING SITES IN CORNWALL & SCILLY
By Sara McMahon and Nigel Hudson
AVAILABLE IN EARLY JULY 2008
This is the site guide that everyone has been waiting for – a thorough guide to one of Britain’s premier birding regions. Though Cornwall and Scilly are renowned for turning up a high percentage of rarities in spring and autumn, the 69 sites covered in this book will ensure you can have a great birding day out at all times of the year.

Don’t miss these exciting features when the AUTUMN 08 issue is published on August 10.

FLIGHTS OF FANCY
A photo-essay by Michael Steciuk on the advantages that flying gives birds and how they exploit this ability.

THE CANDID PHOTOGRAPHER
Shetlands-based tour operator Hugh Harrop steps up to show his finest work and express his views about bird photography.

GREAT PLACES TO SEE BIRDS
Paul Hobson takes a trip along the North Yorkshire coast to pick out the hottest birding sites, while Bill Coster explains why central Finland offers endless opportunities for seeing birds.

ALARM IN THE ALGARVE
Lagoa dos Salgado is a tiny wetland reserve increasingly under pressure from golf courses and holiday developments. Artist Michael Benington mounts a passionate case for protecting the site.

WORKING THE NIGHT SHIFT
Artist Katrina Cook describes her time on Shetland studying Storm-petrels.

ARTIST PROFILE
John Threlfall is tiped by many to be the next ‘big name’ in British bird art.Enjoy his interview with Darren Rees and see if you agree.

CLARION CALL
Thanks to dedicated conservation work, the population of Corn Crakes on Scottish islands is starting to rise. Mark Hicken went to investigate.

BEST BIRD BOOKS
Bookseller Neil Gartshore runs the rule over the most important books published by BirdLife International and tells you which are worth having.

PLUS
Your favourite columnists, the latest ornithological discoveries and reviews on boots, clothing and books.