Waders of Britain and Ireland

WildID Waders of Britain and Ireland guide covers an interesting and distinctive group of birds.

• Identification guide to 28 wading bird species in Britain and Ireland
• Practical for ‘real world’ wader watching in British and Irish conditions: poor weather and distant views of birds
• Practical for use outdoors: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proof

Unfortunately many wader identification resources are not very practical for outdoor use, as they are based upon plumage and assume a good view of the bird. This laminated fold-out guide helps to overcome these limitations. It includes a simple identification key, bird silhouettes, brief species notes and artwork. The illustrations include both standing birds and birds in-flight. Bill length, body size and bill curvature are useful to quickly narrow down the species options. There is also help with tricky species pairs, such as the godwits.

(OP212)