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Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide - BirdGuides
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide (second edition) by Mark Carmody and Jim Wilson (Gill and Macmillan, 2024).; 304 pages, more than 1,600 photos; ISBN: 9781804580721. Pbk, £15.99. Buy at BirdGuides bookshop from £13.99; My first impressions of Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide by Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody were excellent. The book itself is quite compact with a laminated cover, which is perfect ...
British woodpecker photo ID guide - BirdGuides
WEBMay 10, 2019 · British woodpecker photo ID guide. Compared with continental Europe, Britain is relatively poor for woodpeckers. Of the three species that breed here, two – Great Spotted and Green – are relatively common and widespread. Lesser Spotted, however, is among Britain's fastest-declining species. A fourth species, Wryneck, once …
Nikon Coolpix P950 - BirdGuides
WEBMay 9, 2020 · Nikon's latest superzoom bridge camera, the Nikon Coolpix P950, is a successor to the P900 which was released in 2015. With a mighty 83x zoom, this light and easy-to-use model offers 4K video shooting and is surely set to rival the popular Nikon P1000 – with its phenomenal 125x zoom – for popularity.
Nikon Monarch M7 10x30 and 8x42 binoculars - BirdGuides
WEBApr 26, 2022 · Nikon has upped its game with the launch in September of seven new Monarch binoculars. Sitting between the manufacturer's entry-level Prostaff and top-tier EDG ranges, the M5 (three models) and the higher specification M7 (four models), went on sale in October and have been redesigned with "durable and stylish" bodies, with the M7 promoted specifically for birding and wildlife observation.
Rarity finders: American Cliff Swallow on St Kilda - BirdGuides
WEBAug 29, 2024 · The St Kilda American Cliff Swallow spent time perching on the rocky dykes behind the Manse (Craig Nisbet). The short square-ended tail, rusty-orange rump, pale reddish-orange collar and throat, and orange patch on the forehead of an otherwise isolated cap all pointed to the bird being an American Cliff Swallow.
Common and European Honey Buzzards photo ID guide
WEBMay 23, 2020 · The seemingly inexorable spread of Common Buzzard across Britain is a conservation success story; it is now our most regular diurnal raptor. However, despite increased familiarity with this species, confusion with the much scarcer European Honey Buzzard remains a real risk. Although not closely related, the latter can appear very similar to Common Buzzard, and with May being peak migration for ...
Pheasant photo ID guide - BirdGuides
WEBJan 13, 2019 · The bright pale brown heavily-barred plumage, yellowy orbital skin around the eye and yellowish legs identify it as a female Golden Pheasant (Robin Chittenden). Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Sichuan, China, 24 June 2017). This obviously barred female pheasant is also one of the 'exotics'. It resembles female Golden Pheasant, but it …
Sightings - BirdGuides
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The 5 best British birdwatching apps - BirdGuides
WEBApr 17, 2024 · And in our top 5 best birdwatching apps in Britain, that's where we'll begin! 1. BirdGuides. The BirdGuides app is arguably Britain's best app for birdwatching. The BirdGuides app is the ultimate tool for birders interested in significant sightings at a local, regional and national scale. Whether you're the keenest of twitchers, a devout local ...