This month’s challenge is all about the identification of long-legged birds

The marsh harrier, with its effortlessly slow and floating signature manoeuvre, is so enjoying its UK comeback that it now stays with us all year round

Amazingly, we have reached another September, the beating heart of birding autumn. Migration is in full swing, and there is always a chance of finding something very special. Here are five birds which will make any September day.

Check your answers against our explanations. Remember, there are no ‘trick’ birds or extreme rarities among these...

Birds of prey in flight have a reputation for being very tough to identify. However, follow these guidelines and you have a good chance of telling these five larger species apart. Note photos are not to scale.

CORNWALL WEST CORNWALL: Marazion had two Garganeys ...