Beyond birdwatching

July sees non-stop wildlife action, says James Lowen

At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,

B ecause it’s the school summer holidays, it’s ...

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?

INTERVIEW BY TORRI MUNDELL PHOTOGRAPH BY ALAMY Andy ...

Seek out places to ramble in Yorkshire’s stunning summer meadows