The bleak, cold months of a British winter may seem inhospitable to wildlife, but our shores offer sanctuary to millions of migratory birds at this time of year.

Countless sprigs of mistletoe are now hanging in homes across Britain, fleshy green candelabra under which seasonal kisses are shared, in a modern interpretation of an old Norse legend. However,…

With a flash of green plumage and an exclamation of loud squawks, London’s ring-necked parakeets boldly proclaim their recent arrival in our gardens and parks.