The only photographic guide to cover every bird, and every distinct plumage, ever recorded in Britain and Ireland

Britain's Birds will be enjoyed, valued and constantly referred to by all bird watchers--whether beginner, experienced or professional. This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and practical bird book of modern times, featuring an unrivalled selection of photographs that show all the plumages you are likely to see. Focusing on identification, and containing maps, facts and figures on numbers and distributions, this breakthrough publication was devised by a team of lifelong birdwatchers, all with many years' experience of showing people birds and producing user-friendly field guides.

• Comprehensive coverage of every bird recorded in Britain and Ireland
• The only photographic guide to show all plumages likely to be encountered
• More than 3,200 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key identification features
• Many photographs of individual rare birds identified in Britain and Ireland
• Simple steps to help you find and identify any bird you see
• Pages designed to allow easy and accurate comparison
• Latest information on status, population, distribution and conservation designations
• Distribution maps featuring summer, winter and resident ranges, plus details of migration routes to and from Britain and Ireland