Features

A range of authoritative articles from some of birdings' best known experts on identification, conservation, photography and more. Click on the links below to brush up your birding skills, read fascinating species profiles or plan your next birding trip.

Birdwatching resources

A birder watches a Linnet by Steve Young

Whether you're a hardened twitcher or a complete novice, there's always room for improvement. Get advice, tips and information on all aspects of birding.

Introduction to birdwatching

Choosing equipment

Better birding

Rarities

Site guides and itineraries

Identification

Is that a female American Wigeon or a hybrid? American Golden Plover or the rarer Pacific? Some of birding's best-known ID experts provide the answers.

Conservation and science

The latest 'splits' and 'lumps', results and research into bird populations around the world, and what's being done to protect them.

Taxonomy

Conservation

Surveys

Travel

There are thousands of great birding hot-spots around the world. Find out which ones offer what you're looking for with our travel features.

Species profiles

There could be as many as 35 crossbill species, and most Shore Larks are found anywhere but on the beach. Take an indepth look at these and many more species.