Species profiles
Focus On: lurking 'Lanceys'
'Lancey' – uttering that simple slang word will, for most observers, take their mind wandering straight to Fair Isle, Shetland. Find out...
12/09/2007
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: Barred Warbler
Barred Warbler or Garden Warbler: how do you tell the difference when faced with one in front of you on a coastal headland? Find out how...
30/08/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: gorgeous godwits
For many birdwatchers, godwits are a favourite genus of waders – but how do you tell them apart? Find out with our latest illustrated ID...
14/08/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: Green and Wood Sandpipers
Both species are a delight for visitors to wetland areas during passage periods, though they can sometimes cause identification...
08/08/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: Dunnock – more interesting than you think!
Dunnock is one of those birds that can easily go unnoticed, even in your garden. However, its unobtrusive exterior conceals a fascinating...
26/06/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: Bullfinch
The Bullfinch is one of our most enigmatic birds, not least because of its shy and retiring nature. Find out more about this attractive...
19/04/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: how to separate Bonaparte's and Black-headed Gulls
Gull-watching can be good fun and one of the rarer species to look out for is Bonaparte's Gull. This lovely Nearctic larid has a number of...
19/04/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: identifying female Green-winged and Baikal Teal
Undoubtedly overlooked, many female or juvenile Green-winged Teals escape detection due to the difficulty of their identification, as do...
05/04/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: Green-winged Teal
Unsure whether Green-winged Teal is a 'full' species or what to look for? Find out with our latest guide.
20/03/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: 'white-cheeked' geese
Forget everything that you thought you knew about the identification of vagrant Canada and Cackling Geese and start again! Discover a new...
08/03/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: Mediterranean Gulls
Although not a rarity, a summer-plumaged Mediterranean Gull is a match in looks for any of the rare gulls to occur in Britain and Ireland....
07/03/2007
Species profiles
Focus On: Brambling or Chaffinch?
Given good views these attractive finches are quite straightforward to tell apart. Find out what to look for with our latest identification...
23/02/2007
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