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Autumn is a wonderful time of year. Birds are on the move in their masses. It is exciting. And just about anything can turn up. Here are five birds which may look to be dressed in the dulled browns of autumn, but are all special, even thrilling to watch.

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Despite wandering as far afield as north Norfolk, Mike still finds local birding very much to his taste

For broadcaster and naturalist David Lindo, the city offers as many birdwatching opportunities as the countryside. You just need to know where to focus your binoculars