10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

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

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

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

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Easy

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