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.
305 The Mole Cricket – rare native or regular import?
Bryan J Pinchen
313 Through a naturalist's eyes
Robert Burton
314 Canals under new management. A review of wildlife value, issues and opportunities
Jonathan Briggs
324 Habitat management news
Compiled by Conservation Management Advice, RSPB
326 Identification: Duckweeds and other simple floating aquatic plants
Fred Rumsey and Richard Lansdown
335 Adventures with caterpillars. The larval stage of the Purple Emperor butterfly
Matthew Oates
343 Reserve Focus: Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve, Merseyside
Philip H Smith
348 Letter from the far West Coast
Michael Viney
349 Wildlife reports
Compiled by Andrew Branson
370 Conservation news
Compiled by Sue Everett
376 Twitcher in the swamp
Peter Marren
377 Book reviews