The beauty and fascination of birds is unrivalled. Every day of the year, immerse yourself in their world. Dominic Couzens offers an insight into everything from the humble Robin to Emperor Penguins. Or discover the fate of the Passenger Pigeon which became extinct through overhunting. If you ever visit the Himalayan uplands, go in late November when you can see a flock of the cobalt blue Grandala birds, which is one of the wonders of the natural world.