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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.

MAKE Y OUR BIRDING C OUNT

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

Jean Vernon suggests practical ways to provide food, habitats and safety for our feathered friends as the weather cools

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching