Lesser goldfinches are moving north

Now the crowds have gone, Karen Youngs heads to the beach to enjoy the antics of some recent arrivals

I HAVE SPENT MOST OF MY life thinking bats were largely solitary creatures, apart from when they gathered in roosts in attics and, classically, church belfries. When I eventually saw fruit bats flying

The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors

Seagulls have been branded a seaside menace for snatching chips and terrifying pets, creating noise and mess. But are they being unfairly demonised?

The marsh harrier, with its effortlessly slow and floating signature manoeuvre, is so enjoying its UK comeback that it now stays with us all year round

I f you follow the river uphill from ...