Twitchers and groppers: when birdwatching turns ugly | Patrick Barkham

Watching rare birds is a joyful way to commune with nature. But obsession can spill over into the entitled aggression we see in hunters and shootersLike many people, I've got an unfinished novel in a drawer. It features a serial-killing twitcher, and is not worth me - let alone any reader - finishing. I was reminded of my anti-hero when watching video of a confrontation between a gaggle of obsessive birdwatchers and two nature reserve wardens. Related: Twitchers: a rare breed | Patrick Barkham Continue reading...