Bird Identification Guides
Welcome to the Bird Identification Guides section of In Focus. The Inviting birdwatchers into a richly visual and informative field guide experience. With beautifully detailed videos and photographs accompanied by clear descriptions of plumage, behavior, habitat, and calls, each guide equips both novice and seasoned observers to confidently identify species in the wild.
From the subtle differences between similar sparrows to the vibrant markings of finches and warblers, the guides blend expert insight with accessible language. Compact yet thorough, this collection fosters a deeper appreciation for avian diversity and encourages mindful observation of birds in their natural habitats.
Identifying The Goldcrest & Firecrest: A Comprehensive Guide
The Goldcrest and Firecrest are similar in size and appearance and can cause difficulties in making a positive ID. In ...
Identifying Wagtails In The British Isles | A Comprehensive Guide
There are 3 species of British Wagtails. The White Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, and Yellow Wagtail. In this bird identification guide, ...
Identifying The Cormorant And Shag: A Complete Guide
Cormorant And Shag Introduction The Cormorant & Shag are two species of birds which are frequently confused with each other. Both ...
Identifying Rock Pipits And Meadow Pipits – A Comprehensive Guide
In this guide, we step through the key features to look for so you can identify Rock Pipits (Anthus petrosus) ...
Identifying Green Finches In Your Garden – A Comprehensive Guide
In this Bird Identification Guide, we are looking at some of the most common green-colored finches that you might see ...
Identifying The Dunnock, House Sparrow, And Tree Sparrow: A Complete Guide
The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) and the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) frequently visit gardens across the British Isles. They are commonly ...
Identifying Wood Ducks And Mandarin Ducks A Comprehensive Guide
Wood and Mandarin Ducks are both commonly found across the British Isles. Identification of the male of each species is straightforward, whereas ...
Identifying Turtle Doves, Collared Doves, Rock Doves, Stock Doves & Wood pigeons A Comprehensive Guide
Family: ColumbidaePigeons and Doves Pigeons and Doves are all part of the same family, and significantly, all share a similar ...
Identifying Whooper Swans, Mute Swans & Berwicks Swans A Comprehensive Guide
The British Isles are home to three types of swans: Mute (Cygnus olor), Bewick’s (Cygnus columbianus bewickii) [aka Tundra], and ...
Identifying House Martins, Swallows & Swifts A Comprehensive Guide
This article is a guide to assist with positive identification of Martins, Swallows, and Swifts Family: Hirundinidae The arrival of ...
