Author Stephen Moss
Stephen Moss

Stephen Moss

Recent articles by Stephen Moss
A robin perches on a snow-covered twig. © Andrew Howe/Getty

The 12 birds of Christmas? Discover the birds hiding in the famous carol and their surprising stories

It’s got doves, hens and, of course, a partridge, but Stephen Moss explores how a much-loved carol may be all about birds, plus why the robin rules Christmas.
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Wren, Troglodytes troglodytes, adult, sing on tree stump, Spring, Wales, UK.

Wren guide: where to see them, what they eat and what they sound like

The wren thrives in many different habitats but its lifestyle is so unobtrusive that people often claim they’ve never seen Britain’s most common bird. Learn all about wrens in Stephen Moss' expert guide
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A mute swan swims on a lake, holding its wings up slightly over its back.

Swans of the UK: identifying different species, behaviours, and when to see them

Birder and author Stephen Moss explains which species are regularly seen here, and their habits and behaviour.
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