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In this issue…

• The beautiful bird art of Zimbabwean artist Nicole Sanderson features on the magazine’s front cover, as well as in her portfolio inside.

• As spring is sprung, the Southern Carmine Bee-eaters arrive in the thousands! Learn more about these wonderful birds in our latest issue.

• Read about Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park and why it’s a great birding destination.

• Renowned conservationist and artist, Clive Walker, enlightens us on the ‘Art of Birds’, from ancient cave paintings to modern guide books.

• European, Asian and North American bird populations are in flux, but what’s happening with South Africa’s common birds? Peter Ryan shares some ‘Common Truths’.

• Our youngest contributor yet reviews Faansie’s Bird Book 2!

Look out for the eye-catching September/October issue of African Birdlife on shelves!