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 Editorial
230 Seventeen eventful years
Peter Marren
236 Through a naturalist's eyes
Robert Burton
237 The UK Phenology Network – some highlights from 2005
Tim Sparks and Nick Collinson
242 Letter from the far West Coast
Michael Viney
243 Reserve Focus: Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire
Ian D Bullock and C James Cadbury
249 Identification: Britan's biggest hoverflies – the genus Volucella
Stuart Ball and Roger Morris
257 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
260 Hedgerows and the historic landscape – a case study from South Gower
Kerry Edwards, David Leighton and Paul Llewellyn
270 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Andrew Branson
292 Conservation news
Compiled by Sue Everett
298 Twitcher in the swamp
Peter Marren
299 Book reviews