Beyond birdwatching

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

An early-morning dog walk through the woods sees John Lewis-Stempel coming face to face–or skin to spider silk–with the industrious magic of a September dawn

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

The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count 2025 are in, revealing the long-term forecast for the survival of many of our much-loved summer insects is still gloomy. The sunniest spring

Beyond fiery foliage and jewel-bright berries, these vibrant blooms keep plots glowing long into the chilliest months

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE