Wild romance

Suited to dazzle and trilling a joyous song, the goldfinch weaves its magic in both the countryside and garden

Autumn is a wonderful time of year. Birds are on the move in their masses. It is exciting. And just about anything can turn up. Here are five birds which may look to be dressed in the dulled browns of autumn, but are all special, even thrilling to watch.

Getting to know these chatty, sociable and intelligent birds

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

After facing extinction as a British breeder, this handsome small bird has bounced back, writes Ian Parsons …

Return migration is here in earnest – David Callahan explains what to look for in autumn…