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10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

ON THE LITTLE-KNOWN ISLE OF SHEPPEY, ELMLEY IS THE UK’S ONLY NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION — OFFERING A QUIET RETREAT FOR BIRDERS

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

Soak up the autumnal vibes with a cosy staycation in the forest

Renowned for its technicolour floral display of azaleas and rhododendrons in spring, Lukesland’s 24 acres of lush woodland garden on the southern edge of Dartmoor ignite with colour once again in autu

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