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Artist profiles: Kim Atkinson has had a profound influence on many younger bird artists, while Ian ‘Griff’ Griffiths is just starting to build his reputation as a professional artist.

Bird ringing: Imagine being able to hold a Cedar Waxwing or an American Redstart in your hand. It is perfectly possible in British Columbia and the ringing station is looking for volunteers…

Birds: White-rumped wheatears come in many forms and Keith Offord investigates the ‘magnificent seven’ you can see in Morocco.

Books: Pioneering bird photographer Eric Hosking had work published in more than 700 books and Tom Oldham highlights the best of the bunch.

Columnists: Chris Gomersall takes issue with TV’s obsession about naming wild animals, while Bo Beolens concentrates his fire on those pompous people who can destroy the confidence of birdwatching newcomers.

Photography: Take a trip back in time with Nowell Peach, who has been photographing birds for eight (yes, eight) decades.

Places: How does RSPB Minsmere stack up for bird photography? Bill Coster gives his verdict, while Neil Glenn heads north to experience a seabird spectacular on Handa, the small island off the west coast of Scotland.

Reviews: The Paramo Torres Smock is warm and waterproof – Editor David Cromack put it to the test. Plus a selection of the latest bird books.

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