The Birds of Great Britain
Discover the Birds of Great Britain, with curated news, guides, articles and useful websites
Articles
British garden birds: spring and summer highlights
(Natural History Museum)
Identify common garden birds and attract birds to your garden
(The Wildlife Trusts)
11 rare birds in Britain’s woodland
(Woodland Trust)
10 best places in the UK to go birding in winter
(Discover Wildlife)
Bird Article Archives & News
(Countryfile)
10 epic journeys of Britain’s winter migrant birds
(National Geographic)
Useful Websites
The RSPB Wildlife Charity
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ excellent website with a bird identifier, A-Z, fun facts for kids and a lot more…
List of birds of Great Britain
Comprehensive and more than just a list at Wikipedia with photos and linked pages to species as well as more general information.
British Ornithologists’ Union
Founded in 1858, the BOU is one of the world’s oldest and most respected ornithological organisations with an international membership…
British Trust for Ornithology
UK charity that focuses on understanding birds and, in particular, how and why bird populations are changing.
Fat Birder
An excellent resource. Of particular interest under the heading ‘World Birding’ find UK county level information for birdwatching sites and clubs.
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