whomes
Well-known member
Being fairly new to all this I'm quickly learning how important a good field guide is.
Using my RSBP pocket book I tried to confirm some ducks today. I was pretty sure they were Teal, but going on my past misidentificatons (Dartford Warbler for Stonechat, Peregrine for Sparrowhawk, the list increases) I thought I'd check in the book. Everything fitted except the yellow patch on side of tail, which wasn't mentioned anywhere!
Back home to the RSPB Handbook of British Birds and the obvious confirmation was obtained. Can anyone recommend a definitive guide for the hard of thinking?
Using my RSBP pocket book I tried to confirm some ducks today. I was pretty sure they were Teal, but going on my past misidentificatons (Dartford Warbler for Stonechat, Peregrine for Sparrowhawk, the list increases) I thought I'd check in the book. Everything fitted except the yellow patch on side of tail, which wasn't mentioned anywhere!
Back home to the RSPB Handbook of British Birds and the obvious confirmation was obtained. Can anyone recommend a definitive guide for the hard of thinking?