Five to find in autumn

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

Karen Youngs revels in the changing landscape and encounters a handsome game bird on a morning walk

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

FOR JOHN KEATS, AUTUMN WAS THE SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS. HERE, THE COUNTRY LIVING TEAM AND FRIENDS HIGHLIGHT WHAT THIS TIME OF YEAR MEANS TO THEM – FROM CRAFTING WREATHS TO BOTTLING SLOE GIN

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