How to greet a cockchafer

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes

Of all the garden minibeasts, few are as misunderstood as this humble creature

there’s something about seeing a bat that makes you shout “bat!” It’s the only way to greet one – on summer nights around the campfire, waiting for the first to start flitting around the treetops, or

Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

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