As hen harrier persecution in England continues unabated, why is it that after 70 years of legal protection, no-one has ever been prosecuted? After a year-long investigation, I ask the question why.

Read the article in the January 2025 issue of Geographical Magazine. Out now.

This illustrated article about the elephant seal project, “LOVE ISLAND” was featured in Geographical Magazine. Issue May 2018. Words and photographs by John Birch.

An illustrated feature, “GLORIOUS GANNETS” about a photography visit to the gannet colony on Bass Rock in Scotland’s Firth of Forth. The Article appeared in Bird Watching Magazine. Issue May 2017. Words and photography by John Birch.

“PHOTOGRAPHING SEABIRDS IN THE NORTHERN UK” was an illustrated feature appearing in Wildlife Photographic Magazine. Issue 20 September/October 2016. Words and photography by John Birch.