Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen

Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk

The number of starlings in the UK begins to swell in November as more migrate from areas in Northern Europe such as Scandinavia to join our resident breeds for winter. This creates the opportunity to

Jays are secretive birds, at least by crow standards. They have a knack of slipping away among trees unseen, or we might glimpse their bright white rumps as they vanish into the leaves, shrieking as t

Jean Vernon suggests practical ways to provide food, habitats and safety for our feathered friends as the weather cools

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