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Pheasant photo ID guide - BirdGuides
Jan 13, 2019 · Three species of pheasant are on the British List but they differ dramatically in their status. One is super-abundant and barely merits a second glance from most birders, one is very rare and localised and the other is probably already extinct here.
Bumper year for UK 'hummingbird' sightings - BirdGuides
Aug 20, 2022 · Data from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Garden BirdWatch survey, carried out by volunteers across the UK, show a fourfold increase in the number of gardens recording Hummingbird Hawk-moth in 2022, making it a record summer for the charismatic moth. Hummingbird Hawk-moths are most regularly seen in the UK in July and August. These large, colourful insects are often mistaken for ...
Great and Double-crested Cormorants and European Shag photo …
Nov 24, 2020 · Despite their familiarity, Great Cormorant and European Shag are still often confused, particularly by the inexperienced. Cormorant is also now known to consist of two very similar subspecies, one a traditional coastal bird, the …
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Oct 24, 2024 · Not too long ago, seeing 500 species in Britain was considered the holy grail for twitchers. However, as time has passed, 600 now looks plausible or many and the first birders will likely reach this milestone in the coming year or so.
British woodpecker photo ID guide - BirdGuides
May 10, 2019 · 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 bred sporadically in southern England, but is now recorded here only as a scarce passage migrant.
The 5 best British birdwatching apps - BirdGuides
Apr 17, 2024 · Whether you're new to birdwatching or an experienced birder, there are plenty of apps that can assist and enhance your time in the field. In the modern day, a smartphone is an important tool for the birder – the era of notepads and pens has moved on to a slicker, easier way to record what you see on a daily basis.
Nikon Coolpix P950 - BirdGuides
May 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.
Common Snipe, Great Snipe and Eurasian Woodcock photo ID guide
Aug 30, 2020 · With their skulking habits and largely nocturnal lifestyles, these similar-looking waders might be unfamiliar to many birders. To add to the confusion, their attractive yet cryptic plumages offer the perfect camouflage, allowing them to blend in with their preferred habitats.