British Wildlife is the leading natural history magazine in the UK, providing essential reading for both enthusiast and professional naturalists and wildlife conservationists. Published eight times a year, this subscription magazine bridges the gap between popular writing and scientific literature through a combination of long-form articles, regular columns and reports, book reviews and letters.
79 The decline of the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in Britain
Ken Smith and Linda Smith
88 Natural reflections
Brett Westwood
89 Comment: The urban wild: a perspective from northern England
Ian D. Rotherham
97 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
99 The ecology and conservation of limestone scree in Britain and Ireland
Richard Jefferson
108 Wild story
Amy-Jane Beer
109 The impacts of fences on birds
Ron Summers and Nick Kempe
118 Flying kites: a view from Wales
James Robertson
119 The lost population of Slender Pond Snail at Bavelaw Marsh
Clive Walton
126 How to be wild
Simon Barnes
127 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Guy Freeman
147 Conservation news
Compiled by Guy Freeman
153 Changing perspectives
Melissa Harrison
155 Book review & letters