Birdwatching

Coastal Plumage: Identifying Seabirds and Shorebirds Around the UK Coast

Learn to read seabird and shorebird plumage around the UK coast, from moulting gulls to waders that switch from rufous to grey, with...

• October 10, 2026

Five Common Mistakes When Identifying Birds by Plumage (and How to Avoid Them)

Colour, light, wear, moult and angle all distort what we see. Here are five common plumage pitfalls, and the practical habits that make...

• September 22, 2026

How to Identify British Garden Birds by Their Plumage: A Beginner's Guide

Learn to identify British garden birds by reading plumage in the right order: key markings first, then seasonal changes and the...

• September 12, 2026