Autumn is upon us – David Callahan has everything you need to know in his birders’ almanac for September…

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

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.

June’s birding was on fire, with some spectacular rarities found across the country, including waders, buntings, sparrows and bee-eaters...

The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors

WE CONTINUE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY HIGHLIGHTING OUR FAVOURITE WILDLIFE SPOTS ACROSS THE UK COMPILED BY LISA HARRIS