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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