Reviews

Tom Lock Series 2 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars

Mike Alibone reviews Opticalia's latest binocular offering and finds that the new incarnation of the Tom Lock range offers seriously good...

Challenge Series: Winter by Martin Garner

Josh Jones examines the second instalment in Martin Garner's seasonal bird identification series.

A Birdwatchers' Guide to Portugal, the Azores and Madeira Archipelagos

Dominic Mitchell reviews the significantly expanded update to a volume first published in 1997.

Updated Swarovski EL binoculars and accessories

Has Swarovski reached the pinnacle of contemporary binocular design? Mike Alibone field tests improvements and accessories for the updated...

Inglorious by Mark Avery

In the run-up to the second-ever Hen Harrier Day and the start of the grouse-shooting season, Charlie Moores reviews Inglorious, the major...

The Merlin by Richard Sale

This new monograph strikes a skilful balance between conveying the wonder and character of the subject with truly valuable and rigorous...

Naming of the Shrew: a Curious History of Latin Names

David Callahan reviews this fascinating history on the origins of Latin names

Finding Birds in Northern Greece

Rob Hume reviews a recent addition to Dave Gosney's familiar series of site guides for the travelling birder, with reference to another new...

Field Guide to Invasive Plants and Animals in Britain

Undiscovered Owls

David Callahan examines the latest offering from The Sound Approach team.

Northumbria Bird Atlas

Alan Tilmouth reports on the long-awaited publication of a major new bird atlas from his home turf in the North-East.

Cuckoo: Cheating By Nature