Species profiles

There could be as many as 35 crossbill species, and most Shore Larks are found anywhere but on the beach. Take an indepth look at these and many more species.

Species profiles

Focus On: Smew – of 'white nuns' and 'redheads'

David Campbell takes a look at the enthralling history of Smew in Britain.

25/02/2017

Species profiles

Focus On: colour-ringed Waxwing wanderings – late January update

Raymond Duncan with an update on sightings of colour-ringed Waxwings across Britain.

03/02/2017

Species profiles

Focus On: colour-ringed Waxwing wanderings – early January update

Raymond Duncan has the latest update on sightings of colour-ringed Waxwings across Britain.

10/01/2017

Species profiles

Focus On: how to report colour-ringed Waxwings – and an old friend returns

Raymond Duncan of the Grampian Ringing Group outlines this winter's Waxwing colour-ringing project.

29/12/2016

Species profiles

Focus On: Great Snipe

As August turns to September, wader passage is in full swing throughout the UK. Sought-after species include Wood and Curlew Sandpipers and...

01/09/2016

Species profiles

Focus On: Booted Warbler

David Campbell looks at a classic early autumn rarity.

26/08/2016

Species profiles

Focus On: Pine Bunting

David Campbell takes a look at the identification and status of one of the Western Palearctic's most attractive and desirable buntings.

24/12/2015

Species profiles

Focus On: autumn 'Sibes'

September, October and November invariably deliver exciting eastern vagrants, known to birders as 'Sibes'. But what species can we expect...

19/09/2015

Species profiles

Focus On: summer Caspian Gulls

July and August offer the only opportunity to encounter juvenile Caspian Gulls in Britain. Josh Jones explains how to identify them and...

25/07/2015

Species profiles

Focus On: Lady Amherst's Pheasant

Britain's population of Lady Amherst's Pheasants has dwindled to the point that just one may remain. We take a look at the history of the...

09/04/2015

Species profiles

Focus On: early spring overshoots

Southerly winds from mid-March onwards can lead to exciting migrants overshooting their southern European breeding grounds. David Campbell...

21/03/2015

Species profiles

Focus On: Christmas rarities

David Campbell takes a look at some of the past avian highlights found over the festive period.

25/12/2014

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