Summer sensations

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

CORNWALL WEST CORNWALL: Marazion had two Garganeys ...

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.

Intimidated by seawatching? A pelagic trip gets you much closer to those seabirds, writes John Miles

Now the crowds have gone, Karen Youngs heads to the beach to enjoy the antics of some recent arrivals

PODS OF ORCAS ARE DRAWN TO the coasts of northernmost Scotland in the summer months, lured by plentiful prey – especially seal pups. When on the hunt, they can come thrillingly close to rocky headland