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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.

Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen

Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

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