Treecreeper (certhia familiaris)

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

They’re the species that blend into the background – 10 that every birder should be ticking, but maybe isn’t…

PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

For broadcaster and naturalist David Lindo, the city offers as many birdwatching opportunities as the countryside. You just need to know where to focus your binoculars

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

Getting to know these chatty, sociable and intelligent birds