Grey Phalarope, Pelagic (Scilly), 31 August RICHARD STONIER ...

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

It’s a massive circular traffic jam, isn’t it? Think again – the M25 is your road to great birding, writes Matt Merritt

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

MAKE Y OUR BIRDING C OUNT

The best rare birds seen all around Britain in August