From that commitment sprang an effort to save the great Redwoods of California and the Petrified Forest of Arizona, the great bird rocks of the Aleutian Islands and the Tongass of Alaska.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation -- National Park Week, 2012

By using the gravel roads you can reach the more remote areas of the islands, including the 100-hectare Chek Jawa wetland area, which has a walkway and viewing platform, affording great bird and marine life spotting opportunities.

BBC: Singapore��s curious bicycle island

Our fielding was much better today and Rowan Bird's 50 was a great knock.

BBC: Spain victory extends Manx unbeaten run

What passed for a Liverpool side in the latter stages of Wednesday's FA Cup shambles was an insult to the great players who have worn the famous Liver bird club badge, Anfield's dynasty of managerial legends and all those who have scrimped and saved to follow them over the years.

BBC: Jonathan Pearce

Plant your picnic blanket among the lunching office-workers on the Great Lawn, or swap people-watching for bird-watching along The Ramble, 37 cool acres of wooded paths and streams.

BBC: Summer in the city: New York