The countryside in… may

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Karen Youngs revels in the changing landscape and encounters a handsome game bird on a morning walk

Until this summer, Montagu’s Harrier had disappeared as a UK breeding bird – can anything be done to mitigate the challenges to future success, asks John Miles …

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

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

Note: Figures in square brackets [ ] are worked the number of times stated. Ears (make 2) – With 3.5 mm hook and A, make a magic ring. 1st rnd – 1 ch, 6 dc into the centre of the ring. 2nd rnd – 2 dc