Site of the Week
Birds of Britain http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk
For online information about ornithology in the UK, point your browser at Birds of Britain, a monthly web magazine for the keen birdwatcher. Apart from wet weather gear and a box of sandwiches, this site has all the avid aviphile could ever need.
The bird guide section is an illustrated list of more than 100 bird species, organised into handy groups according to the time of year they make an appearance in the UK. Brush up on your wildlife knowledge with natural history info, identification tips, and a picture for each species. You can even test your bird ID skills with the mystery bird quiz.
The features section makes interesting reading - this month’s contribution reveals why the chough population decline isn’t due to a shortage of nest sites, but to a need for cowpats. You can also look back through previous features. The news section provides you with the latest UK birding info - which birds to look out for, events around the country, and rare sightings to get the twitchers twitching. You’ll also find information on UK nature reserves and birding clubs, along with links to the relevant websites.
Richard Northover
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