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Star terns

It’s been a record-breaking year for these roseate terns, with 130 breeding pairs recorded on Coquet Island, Northumberland. The rare birds faced extinction in the 19th century, as their ere used for ladies’ hats. comeback is largely thanks to the RSPB installing nest boxes and restoring lost habitats. They’re likely to be in South America now but should return in May.

GET YOUR SPARKLE ON

Immerse yourself in the warm glow of a million twinkling lights on an illuminated Christmas trail. There are locations across the UK to choose from, including Bedgebury in Kent, Stourhead in Wiltshire and Dunham Massey in Cheshire. Experience luminous tunnels, shimmering waterside reflections, fragrant fire gardens and trees aglow