Hello! Here's what you need to know this week.
1. Scotland was voted the world's most beautiful country.
Readers of Rough Guide voted it into first place ahead of Canada, Finland and Norway. England came in at number 7 and Wales at number 10.
2. Autumn arrived - and you've been sharing your thoughts
The time of year when it cools down, birds migrate to new homes for the winter and the leaves begin to fall from the trees. Autumn is officially here. On Twitter, we asked you how you know the seasons are changing.
We love Alison's suggestion:
3. Autumn showers are a good thing...
Especially if you're a little owl! Wildlife photographer Pete Walkden filmed one taking advantage of a downpour to keep its feathers clean.
4. Area of North Sea given special protection
Part of the North Sea popular with seabirds has been given special protected status by the government. The area, which is the size of 120,000 football pitches, has been set up to protect essential feeding areas. "Northumberland Marine SPA" is home to the UK's largest seabird colony and boasts an incredible 65,000 guillemots, 108,000 puffins, and is said to be the most important site in the UK for arctic tern.
5. Northern lights could be to blame for whale strandings
Large solar storms, responsible for the northern lights, may have played a role in the strandings of 29 sperm whales in the North Sea early in 2016.
A new study says these geomagnetic disruptions may have confused the whales' ability to navigate, diverting them into the shallow waters.
6. Bats are being 'tricked' by glass surfaces, scientists say
Bats, normally renowned for their outstanding ability to dodge obstacles in the dark at speed, are being 'tricked' by smooth surfaces like windows. The manmade obstacles act like 'acoustic mirrors' which prove hazardous for the species which rely on echolocation to map their surroundings. Read more.
Image by Stefan Greif
7. September garden hacks revealed
As we switch between seasons, there is plenty to be doing in the garden. Making your backyard, front lawn or balcony more wildlife friendly couldn't be easier. This week the RSPB revealed in a blog how to do so, including tips on how to deal with grass that is well-overdue a mow.