Species profiles
Focus On: Slavonian and Black-necked Grebes
These scarce grebes are easy enough to distinguish in summer plumage - but what about in winter plumage, or in flight? Russell Slack...
03/11/2005
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: identifying Scopoli's Shearwater outside the Mediterranean
Scopoli's Shearwater has been claimed several times recently in British and Irish waters. Subtlety is the name of the game and leading...
25/10/2005
Species profiles
Focus On: Bearded Tits
With its striking appearance and exotic looks, the Bearded Tit looks out of place in a British environment.
04/10/2005
Species profiles
Focus On: Common Pochard, Canvasback and Redhead
Identifying female and juvenile Canvasback and Redhead is fraught with difficulty due to eliminating Common Pochard. Martin Garner offers a...
28/09/2005
Species profiles
Focus On: identifying Yelkouan Shearwaters
Yelkouan Shearwaters can occur in British and Irish waters; identification expert Martin Garner provides some cutting-edge ID tips on what...
15/08/2005
Species profiles
Focus On: Pacific Golden Plovers
For rarity finders Pacific Golden Plovers are one of the birds to seek out during the late summer period. Find out more about their...
05/08/2005
Species profiles
Focus On: where and when to see Roseate Terns in north-east England
Whitburn Steel in Co Durham has become one of the most reliable sites at which to see these lovely terns. Local birder Mark Newsome...
18/07/2005
Species profiles
Focus On: Hoopoes
Exotic and guaranteed to attract a crowd, favourable conditions could see a number of these scarce migrants making landfall over the next...
21/03/2005
Species profiles
Focus On: separating Buff-breasted Sandpiper from Ruff
Unsure how to tell a Buff-breast from a Ruff? Our illustrated guide shows you what to look for.
21/09/2004
Species profiles
Focus On: Temminck's Stints in spring 2004 – a record influx
During spring 2004 an exceptional movement of Temminck's Stints took place, with a minimum of 226 birds reported on Bird News Extra.
29/07/2004
Species profiles
Focus On: Curlew Sandpipers
A stunning summer-plumaged Curlew Sandpiper can be a captivating sight for anyone on an early autumn day out.
16/07/2004
Species profiles
Focus On: Daurian Jackdaw – Britain next?
With several records in northwest Europe in the last decade, could this eastern Palearctic corvid be the next addition to the British list...
24/03/2004
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