September: shortening days and crispy nights

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

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

[GOOD HABITS]

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

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.

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