New printer found for British Birds journal after Receivers were called in at previous contractor

After a two-week delay, the July edition should be reaching subscribers by the end of this week

A NEW printer has been found for esteemed ornithological magazine British Birds after its previous contractor went into receivership.

In a statement issued earlier this week, British Birds said: "A new printer has now been found, and the July issue has gone to print. 

"We are hopeful that the July print-issue will arrive with subscribers by Saturday of this week."

The statement continues: "At this stage, it seems unlikely that we will be able to deliver the August 2025 issue by the first of the month, and a mid-month delivery may be the norm for the next few months. 

"Due to the current production process, the late printing schedule is also having (less significant) knock-on effects on the release of the digital issue."

It was at the end of last month that Norfolk-based Swallowtail Print went  into administration. 

When no buyer could be found, Receivers were appointed.

British Birds, which has been published monthly since 1907, has not revealed the identity of the replacement printers, but it says it is unlikely that the £73 print-subscription price will be held at the current rate next year.

It adds: "The board will, as ever, work to minimise cost increases where possible and subscribers will be kept informed."