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.
1 Editorial
Andrew and Anne Branson
2 Zander – the hidden invader
Phillip Smith and Jonathan Briggs
9 Through a naturalist's eyes
Robert Burton
10 Comment – Agriculture and wildlife conservation: accident or design?
Alan Albery
17 Saving the Cirl Bunting . . . and lots more
Leigh Lock
22 The Large Blue butterfly – a decade of progress
Jeremy Thomas
28 The nature conservation importance of dung
Jonathan Cox
37 Wicken Fen – the restoration of a wetland nature reserve
Laurie Friday and Adrian Colston
47 Habitat management news
Compiled by Roger S K Buisson
49 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Andrew Branson
65 Twitcher in the swamp
Peter Marren
66 Conservation news
Compiled by Sue Everett
72 Book reviews
Compiled by Peter Marren
76 Letters