BTO Bird ID – Grouse
Grouse are classic birds of upland and wild habitats. Males are relatively easy to separate but females and distant birds…
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BTO Bird ID – Cuckoo
Cuckoos are well-known birds, but their distinctive and eagerly awaited song can be confused with several other species. Despite their…
BTO Bird ID – Goshawk & Sparrowhawk
All birders, whatever their skill level and experience, will struggle on occasion with separating Sparrowhawk and Goshawk. Picking out a…
BTO Bird ID – Common and Jack Snipe
A stocky brown bird rockets up from just in front of your feet, but is it a Common Snipe, or…
BTO Bird ID – Grey Harriers
Harriers are stunning, lithe and elegant birds of prey. Two species of grey harrier are regularly found in the UK,…
BTO Bird ID – Kestrel and Merlin
This video looks at two often confused falcons, the Kestrel and Merlin, and discusses the key features for separating the…