Description

A compact, lightweight and informative guide to 310 of the most common birds regularly seen in the UK.

Suitable for all levels of experience and interest, the RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds brings together concise text and stunning illustrations in all distinct plumage forms by renowned bird artist Stephen Message.

It covers:
* appearance, behaviour and voice – focusing on key identification points
* where to find each species, its seasonal movements and the latest UK population data
* confusion species, with their most important and easily noted differences from the subject species described
* images and descriptions not only of rarer visitors, but also for a range of domestic species and certain commonly-observed aberrant forms of more familiar birds, usually omitted from most field guides

It also features a detailed distribution map for the British Isles.

A comprehensive introduction discusses how and where to find birds and how to make the most useful and rewarding observations, ideal for newcomers to birdwatching.