February 2008

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Bird Watching, February 2008

This month, the UK's most popular monthly birding mag includes the following goodies:

Budget binoculars – We have tested 12 pairs of unbelievable-value binoculars for under £150. These include some incredible roof-prism models as well as brilliant porro-prism pairs. The perfect starter pair is in this test.

Winners of IWP 2007 – Chris Packham and his fellow judges have chosen the best photographs from eight mind-blowing categories in the world's biggest bird photography competition. We present simply the best bird photographs in the world!

The Best of 2007 – Top bird man Richard Millington gives his unique view on the best rare birds of last year.

New Year Birding – Despite rupturing his Achilles tendon before Christmas, Assistant Editor Mike Weedon made a brave attempt at his local New Year's Day Bird List Record. Did he succeed? Read the answer inside!

ID Insights: small brown finches – All you need to tell a Twite from a Linnet, plus Snow Bunting tips.

Plus Plus PLUS – Ten new Go Birding walks to try; unique site-by-site guide to all the best birds of December 2007; 8 chances to win a Páramo gilet; page after page of ideas for February birding, and so much more!

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