Musical churrs

Return migration is here in earnest – David Callahan explains what to look for in autumn…

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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.

Getting to know these chatty, sociable and intelligent birds