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.
It is ideal for ‘real world’ wader watching where the weather may be a challenge and views of birds distant. Under such conditions colour is of limited use. The identification principles used throughout the guide have been field tested over many years utilising a wide range of volunteer users. The authors and illustrator are all experienced birders.
There is also free support to accompany this WildID fold-out guide. Two additional resources, Identikit and Quizlet provide the user with an opportunity to further develop their skills. Identikit is a digital, multi-access identification key that can be used alongside the WildID guide. Quizlet is an on-line flash card learning resource, perfect for practising identification before heading outdoors. All three products form an integrated suite of wader resources.
