What's in the issue

The delightful peewit or lapwing is our cover bird - one that features in few collections and probably should be in more. That’s because lapwings have declined so much that people need to be reminded what they’re about. Everything about this bird is enchanting, from its looks to its spectacular displays. Those looks are certainly matched by the world’s toucans, as we’re reminded in a review of a superb new book about this charismatic species group. On more familiar ground, we spend more time with budgerigar dynamo Aidan Yule, and pay tribute to Andy Rodger, a legendary name in Fifes. We learn about the pros and cons of pooling resources in partnership, specifically in the Border fancy. And we’re reminded in graphic terms that those who run our clubs deserve support not sniping! Plus Club News and the latest from the wide world of birds.