Wild march

Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk

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

Does the abundance of rowan berries really forecast snowy days and a hard winter, muses Tessa Waugh , as a home meet draws people of all ages, stages and pre-dawn routines

Grow a haven for wildlife

Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds