Bird Detectives

Our junior members magazine

Bird Detectives

Our twice-yearly junior magazine, Bird Detectives, is packed full of fun and information for young birdwatchers including:

  • Competitions
  • Events
  • Species Features
  • Photo Galleries
  • Interviews with young birders
  • Activities

In the current issue

  • Are You Hearing Things?: Cóilín MacLochlainn explains why our junior members may be able to hear some natural sounds that their parents cannot.
  • Beware the Fulmar’s Spit: Andrew Lynch tells us a sickening seabird story!
  • How to be a Good Birdwatcher: Check out our handy illustrated guide.
  • Fantastic Falcons: A gorgeous pull-out photo-feature celebrating these amazing birds of prey.
  • A Beak that Fits the Bill: In nature, it helps to have the right tool for the job, as Kaylin Doherty reveals.
  • Time-of-Year Puzzle: Can you solve our tricky seasonal bird brain-teaser?
  • Whimbrel vs Curlew: How to tell these two tricky waders apart.
  • Archaeopterix: Michèle Castiaux tells us all about the oldest known fossil bird.
  • Competitions with some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

Bird Detectives 31 Summer 2026

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