Books

Extremely Rare Birds in the Western Palearctic

Every rarity enthusiast should have a copy of this title suggests Dominic Mitchell.

Petrels, Albatrosses and Storm-petrels of North America: a Photographic Guide

Providing a wealth of useful information, this title should be on the shelf of every seabird enthusiast.

Birds of Senegal and The Gambia

An essential purchase when visiting this popular birding destination.

Finding Birds in The Gambia

David Callahan assesses the benefits of the latest Gosney birdfinding guide.

Multimedia Identification Guide to North Atlantic Seabirds: Storm-petrels and Bulwer’s Petrel

Does this multimedia guide exceed expectations? Angus Wilson finds out.

The Sound Approach to Birding: A Guide to Understanding Bird Sound

Experienced birder Tim Melling reviews this unique book and CD set and realises just how much he didn't know about bird vocalisations.

Finding Birds in Southern Cyprus

Paul French reviews the latest Gosney birdfinding guide.

Prairie Dreams: A Human and Natural History of North America's Great Plains

David Callahan takes a look at this ambitious work.

The Family of Toucans: the Complete Plates

Mark Cocker assesses this glorious celebration of Britain's most important 19th century bird artist.

Birdsong

David Callahan takes a look at a new kind of bird identification book with sound module.

Cotingas and Manakins

Alex Lees reviews the latest addition to the Helm Identification Guide series.

Moths of Great Britain and Ireland