Feathering their nests

The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors

Now the crowds have gone, Karen Youngs heads to the beach to enjoy the antics of some recent arrivals

Scourge of the bird feeder and a master of ‘shock and awe’ assassinations, the sparrowhawk pursues its quarry with such tenacity and unpredictability that it often blindsides its prey

WE CONTINUE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY HIGHLIGHTING OUR FAVOURITE WILDLIFE SPOTS ACROSS THE UK COMPILED BY LISA HARRIS

A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen

June’s birding was on fire, with some spectacular rarities found across the country, including waders, buntings, sparrows and bee-eaters...