Jewels of the lea valley

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

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

When you’re watching waders, you need to make sure the conditions are just right, writes Ruth Miller

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

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