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As many of you know, Darran is an avid birdwatcher who enjoys birding as
Behind the scenes of your favourite soundtracks
From a heroic long-distance swimmer to a producer of spectacularly eerie sound effects, the seabirds seen swooping and diving over British waters have all manner of singular skills, says John Lewis-Stempel
The best rare birds seen all around Britain in May
For the time-strapped birder, the ‘mini-twitch’ is key to boosting your year list, explains Marc Abbott
BOOK OF THE MONTH
It may be the month of summer holidays in much of the country, but for birds, August is very much a time of return migration, with an autumnal feel. By the time of the Bank Holiday, late in the month, passage is starting to be in full swing. Here are five beautiful birds to enjoy.