Spot the difference

Adrian Thomas celebrates the sheer variety of life that accompanies us in our gardens

THE BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT 18 JULY TO 10 AUGUST

July sees non-stop wildlife action, says James Lowen

The stag beetle’s intimidating appearance belies its vulnerability, says Claire Saul, as she discovers what we can do to help them survive

Jenny Ackland spots an explosion of colour this June as wildlife gears up for the start of summer.

With returning swifts screaming across the rooftop and golden buttercup pollen gilding his Wellingtons as he strides across the cow meadow, John Lewis-Stempel marvels at the many pleasures of May