Bird Book

[caveman38]

As the Richard Lewington pocket book for GB & I Butterflies is the one most recommended on this forum. Is there a similar one that you guys would recommend for birds. Thanks.

[Andy02]

This is the one you need. The most comprehensive guide.

[aeshna5]

Agree with Andy02 that the Collins guide is the one most birders would say is the best guide. Possibly not the best for a beginner starting with just the UK as it would be rather overwhelming with so much info in there & species you won't see here.

[caveman38]

I appreciate the quick response guys, but. This book appears to be a more "read at home" type. I was looking for the Lewington "pocket guide" type - assuming you rate any of them.

[Neil Freeman]

I am not a serious birder but I have this one which is small enough to carry around easily.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/RSPB-Pocket-Gu ... 622&sr=8-1

Cheers,

Neil.

[Mark Tutton]

I have the Collins guide but also carry a Mitchell Beazly as a pocket guide (it’s proper pocket sized) and have found it excellent - not sure if it’s still published but available second hand https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/book ... 5?keyword=

[Medard]

"As the Richard Lewington pocket book for GB & I Butterflies is the one most recommended on this forum. Is there a similar one that you guys would recommend for birds. Thanks."
I use an app on my iPhone , it can be downloaded from the Apple App store, https://www.natureguides.com,  bird calls and songs are  also included, a great help for beginners to identify that elusive Warbler.
I also have Butterflies of Britain & Ireland, good for recording sightings erc.
Hope this is of help.
To see more birds of Somerset click below.
https://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com

Great-white- Egret. Tealham Moor, Somerset.

Little Egret.Tealham Moor, Somerset.

[Andy02]

You can also buy the Collins guide as an app. It’s excellent on my phone