Grey phalarope

Being a big fan of tiny phalaropes, Mike couldn’t resist a visit (or two) to see one fairly locally, in early September

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

October is many birders’ favourite time of the year. The potential is massive! Anything can and will turn up. However, here are five birds which will certainly be about and should be ‘gettable’ (with a bit of luck and skill) this month.

Check your answers against our explanations. Remember, there are no ‘trick’ birds or extreme rarities among these...

SET A TARGET OF SEEING 200 BIRDS IN ONE YEAR!

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