Books

The Red Canary

Rare Birds of North America

This new book on rare and vagrant species in North America is for anyone with an interest in rarities in the Northern Hemisphere, says...

Birds of Kuwait: a Comprehensive Visual Guide

Despite is many ornithological delights, Kuwait is somewhat off the beaten track as a birding destination, but this impressive tome may go...

The Birds of Gloucestershire

An excellent and much needed resource for a diverse countryside, writes James Lees.

Birds - Coping with an Obsession

Meet Derek Moore, the man, the photographer, and most of all the birder, says David Hosking.

Bird Atlas 2007-11

This comprehensive book represents a monumental achievement and could be the most important book of the decade, says David Callahan.

The Handbook of Bird Photography

Wildlife photographer Oliver Smart finds much to appreciate in this new handbook aimed at helping readers improve their bird photography.

Cambridgeshire Bird Atlas 2007-2011

This comprehensive look at Cambridgeshire’s birds is a testament to the hard work of local birders, says Chris Harbard.

The Kids’ Book Of Garden Birds

Young birder Henry Wyn-Jones finds a lot to like in this charming book for kids on garden birds.

Britain's Day-flying Moths: a Field Guide to the Day-flying Moths of Britain and Ireland

Birders are increasingly showing an interest in insects, says Neil Bowman, and this guide offers a great introduction to the commoner...

Different takes on Norfolk, birding’s best county

Moss Taylor reviews two invaluable site guides to Norfolk by Neil Glenn and Adrian M Riley

Birds of Africa Volume VIII: the Malagasy Region

David Callahan reviews this last volume in the Africa series containing all you need to know on the birds of the African Indian Ocean or...