Wild spring

The arrival of pink-footed geese is a seasonal event that people have been watching since time immemorial. Fresh from their Icelandic breeding grounds, the geese will now spend the next few months fee

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

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

Jays are secretive birds, at least by crow standards. They have a knack of slipping away among trees unseen, or we might glimpse their bright white rumps as they vanish into the leaves, shrieking as t

Grow a haven for wildlife

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac