RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds

by Simon Harrap

This edition of the best-selling field guide from the RSPB is compact, informative and beautifully illustrated, and features 215 of the most common birds found in Britain.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Birds, Nature

224 pages, Paperback

Published October 23, 2018

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent guide. Particulary helpful is the way this guide points out similar birds which may be confused with the bird in question, describing the subtle differences between the species, to aid correct identification.

[Pete daPixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It may be cheap at just £6.99 and pocket sized too, but this RSPB guide contains enough information to qualify as an ideal starter for any watcher of British birds.
I first bought this book upon joining the RSPB and it has served me very well over the years. Simon Harrap has included many tips and sound advice for the novice, not just on separating similar species but also on optical equipment.
Although I have other bird guides containing greater details and wider ranges of subjects, I still use this handy pocket guide when visiting bird reserves etc.

[Addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this reference book as we drove all around England for 2 weeks. It came in so handy as we heard or saw birds, and as we identified them while also using the Merlin Bird app. It was a great way to keep a running tab on which birds we had already identified by putting a small X in the corner of the page. Informative with great illustrations and easy to understand descriptions of the birds, even of various ages or genders of each type.

[Tony Wareing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m sure this is more of a book to refer to when you’re trying to identify a specific bird, but I just read it cover to cover.. because I like birds. I’m sure it’s a great tool for identifying birds in the moment it was also a great read.

[Ms Kaia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wish the birds were sectioned by colour!

[Autumn Kotsiuba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended by my local birder group. Definitely a huge help in getting started.

[Claire Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

my trusty pocket book that comes with me every time i go birding <3