In focus

F rom the top of the highest peak ...

August has a reputation among followers of the natural world for being something of a non-event, but, with a sickle in his hand, John Lewis-Stempel is granted a glimpse of a magical underworld in a field of ripe wheat

The wonderful coast of Northumberland is the venue for Lindisfarne Festival, hosted at Beal Farm which overlooks the Holy Island. The adults-only event from August 28-31 features music, comedy, poetry

25-26 July The second outing of this swish event in Tegernsee was no less impressive than the first and the event seems already to have a strong following and a bright future. Best of Show was this be

The best rare birds seen all around Britain in July

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.