The countryside in… september

Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk

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

Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen

Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds

The number of starlings in the UK begins to swell in November as more migrate from areas in Northern Europe such as Scandinavia to join our resident breeds for winter. This creates the opportunity to

It’s a part of Iceland that’s off the tourist trail, but it’s brilliant for birding, writes Vanessa Wright