Become a bird spotter

Autumn is upon us – David Callahan has everything you need to know in his birders’ almanac for September…

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

Finding the best birds can mean looking in some less than obvious places, writes Paul Brook

GARDENS / RECIPES / WINE / TECHNOLOGY / BEAUTY

Daniel Allen looks at a bird that is thriving in our gardens and woodlands

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