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.
229 The importance of Breckland for biodiversity
Paul Dolman, Hannah Mossman, Chris Panter, Neal Armour-Chelu, Bev Nichols and Tim Pankhurst
240 Through a naturalist's eyes
Robert Burton
241 Boggarts, ants and poison – The shady natural history of Dog's Mercury
Richard Jefferson and Keith Kirby
246 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
248 Observation of Chequered Skippers in Scotland in 2010
D E Newland
254 ‘No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow‘
Richard Smithers and Tim Sparks
258 Reserve Focus: Carmel National Nature Reserve, Carmarthenshire
Bob Gibbons
263 The Cirl Bunting recovery story. Celebrating the success of a model species recovery project
Mary Davies, Phil Grice, Andy Evans, Cath Jeffs, Leigh Lock and Simon Wotton
272 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Andrew Branson
293 Conservation news
Compiled by Sue Everett
299 Twitcher in the swamp
Peter Marren
300 Book reviews
302 Letters