Your birding month

The best rare birds seen all around Britain in May

Unhurried in flight and with a sideline in stolen goods, the handsome red kite is the gentleman thief of the raptor world

It may be the month of summer holidays in much of the country, but for birds, August is very much a time of return migration, with an autumnal feel. By the time of the Bank Holiday, late in the month, passage is starting to be in full swing. Here are five beautiful birds to enjoy.

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,

The rise and rise of raptor species has been a major success of the past half century, but it may well have been the downfall of the common kestrel

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