Wild june

PODS OF ORCAS ARE DRAWN TO the coasts of northernmost Scotland in the summer months, lured by plentiful prey – especially seal pups. When on the hunt, they can come thrillingly close to rocky headland

June’s birding was on fire, with some spectacular rarities found across the country, including waders, buntings, sparrows and bee-eaters...

WE CONTINUE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY HIGHLIGHTING OUR FAVOURITE WILDLIFE SPOTS ACROSS THE UK COMPILED BY LISA HARRIS

A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen

With the summer holidays almost here, Jenny Ackland seeks out the most colourful natural wonders.

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