Winter coastal birds guide
From Sanderling to Shelduck, from Snow Bunting to Slavonian Grebe, WildID Winter coastal birds guide features lots of seaside birds to spot.
- Identification guide to 44 bird species on British and Irish coasts
- Colour illustrations show each bird in its winter plumage
- Accompanying text covers body size, summer activity and key identification characters for each species
- Practical for use outdoors: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proof
Seaside birding in winter is quite different from summer. Birds can look different in winter plumage, and some species only appear at this time of year. You may also see large feeding flocks. Thanks to its mild climate, Britain and Ireland host over 12.5 million water birds in winter, many along the coast. Large numbers of migratory birds arrive in autumn. They come from places as far away as Canada, Siberia and the Arctic to escape the cold and find food.
Some coastal birds stay in the UK all year. Others arrive in summer to breed, or in winter when they gather in big flocks to feed. This illustrated chart shows some of the coastal birds you might see in winter. The detailed paintings show each bird in its adult winter plumage, and where useful, there are separate images for males, females and juveniles.
On the reverse side, you’ll find a short identification guide for each species. This includes key features to look for, such as length, wingspan and call. The guide also offers tips to help tell apart birds that look similar.
