In the spotlight

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Now the crowds have gone, Karen Youngs heads to the beach to enjoy the antics of some recent arrivals

Known commonly as the ‘water bat’, the Daubenton’s bat is widespread across Great Britain

A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen

Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month

The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors