What's in the issue

Did you know birds blush? Just like humans, going red in the face can warn of danger, while going pink can signal attraction – and there are plenty more subtleties when birds change their colour to convey meanings. Everyone will learning something new from our fascinating science article this week. On other pages, we are proud to share the memories of the recently deceased Geoff Capes by a few in the fancy who knew him. Our in-depth profile depicts the wacky wood hoopoes of Africa, known to many from zoos and collections. After wood hoopoes were made, somebody broke the mould! We’ve got an expert reader review of a must-visit Midlands bird park, and lots of regular advice and comment across all sections of the hobby.