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7 nature encounters for the month ahead
WITH NATURALIST AND AUTHOR BEN HOARE
Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen
October is many birders’ favourite time of the year. The potential is massive! Anything can and will turn up. However, here are five birds which will certainly be about and should be ‘gettable’ (with a bit of luck and skill) this month.
Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk
Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds
Lean in to the season of crunching leaves and misty magic
SET A TARGET OF SEEING 200 BIRDS IN ONE YEAR!