Beyond birdwatching

A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen

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

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

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...

With the summer holidays almost here, Jenny Ackland seeks out the most colourful natural wonders.