Watch out for birds in the autumn months

With hedgerows laden with berries and prime migration pitstops on our coastlines, this month is the perfect time to see wildlife feasting on nature's rich bounties.

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Autumn arrivals are not always the easiest to identify, the RSPB has shared tips on how to recognise grey wading birds on muddy river mouths and silhouetted thrushes in flight overhead.

1 Redwing

These long-distance travellers migrate under the cover of darkness. Venture outside on a crisp autumn night and you might hear flocks of redwings arriving on our shores after spending summer in Scandinavia.

Their most recognisable feature is their fire-red flanks They're the smallest UK thrush. They can be seen in our countryside, parks and nature reserves, feasting on berries in our hedgerows and trees.

2 Fieldfare