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The books are arranged by publication date with the most recent at the top of the page.

Bedfordshire
Berkshire
Bristol (Avon)
Buckinghamshire
Cambridgeshire
Cheshire
Cornwall
Cumbria
Derbyshire
Devon
Dorset
Durham
Essex
Gloucestershire
Hampshire
Herefordshire
Hertfordshire
Isle of Wight
Isles of Scilly
Kent
Lancashire
Leicestershire
Lincolnshire
London
Manchester
Merseyside
Norfolk
Northamptonshire
Northumberland
Nottinghamshire
Oxfordshire
Rutland
Shropshire
Somerset
Staffordshire
Suffolk
Surrey
Sussex
Warwickshire
West Midlands
Wiltshire
Worcestershire
Yorkshire

The Birds of Berkshire: An Atlas and Avifauna

Neil Bucknell, Renton Righelato, Chris Robinson, Brian Clews

2013

"The Birds of Berkshire is a complete and up-to-date account of the county's birds, covering all 330 species recorded in the county. It includes maps derived from the results of the second Berkshire bird atlas survey, undertaken by over 400 volunteers between 2007 and 2011, showing the distribution and abundance of breeding species and winter visitors. Changes since the first survey between 1987 and 1989 and other changes in status are discussed in the context of national trends and changes in habitat, land management and climate .... The species accounts are supplemented by chapters on habitats in the county, the history of ornithology in Berkshire, and a guide to some of the best birdwatching sites, with maps and access information. Each species is illustrated with black and white artwork, and many with colour photographs."

Where to Watch Birds: Thames Valley & The Chilterns

Brian Clews and Paul Trodd

2002

"A guide to birdwatching in the Thames Valley and all the counties crossed by the Chilterns (Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire). This region includes some of England's best inland reservoirs and other wetland sites, as well as extensive areas of ancient woodland, and traditionally-managed farmland. The volume contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region and advice on planning birdwatching trips."

Where to Go for Wildlife in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Editor: Sue Mitchell and Geoffrey Young

Originally published in 1989

6th edition

2002

"Guide to nature reserves owned or managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust."

Where to Watch Birds: Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Oxfordshire

Brian Clews, Andrew Heryet, Paul Trodd

1997

"One of a series of in-depth guides to birdwatching in different regions. Each book contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region and advice on planning birdwatching trips. This is a book on birds in Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Herfordshire and Oxfordshire counties, rich areas for birdwatching, each with a wide variety of sites. Three local experts have drawn together the best of these sites to offer a comprehensive and unique guide to birdwatching in this region. This edition has been thoroughly revised with new maps, sites and totally re-written site accounts."

Wildlife Under Threat: The Rare and Threatened Wildlife of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Editor: Sue Everett, Martin Harvey and Iain Corbyn

1997

"Over 500 rare or threatened animals and plants can still be found in Berks, Bucks and Oxon. Some are declining fast, other have benefited from conservation action. This book, compiled by BBONT-the local Wildlife Trust, focuses on the plight of these threatened species and habitats. Many are illustrated in full colour, and the text brings together comprehensive information on the species requirements, the threats they face and what can be done to help them."

The Birds Of Berkshire

Peter Standley, N.J. Bucknell, Andy Swash and Ian D. Collins

Berkshire Atlas Group

1996

"The Birds of Berkshire is the first authoritative account of Berkshire's Birds and provides a comprehensive summary of the records of every species observed in the county since records began. It brings together all the available information on the birds of the county, much of which has previously been available only in club records, private notes and historical sources long since out of print. The book contains chapters on the history of bird recording in Berkshire and on its physical geography, habitats and climate. Detailed accounts are included for all 313 species recorded up to the time of publication."

Where to Watch Birds: Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Oxfordshire

Brian Clews, Andrew Heryet, Paul Trodd

1988

The Wildlife of the Thames Counties

Editor: Richard Fitter

1985

The Naturalist in Central Southern England: Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset

Derrick Knowlton

1973

240 pages with b/w photographs and maps.

The Birds of Berkshire and Oxfordshire

M.C. Radford

1966

Systematic list of 286 species with 19 b/w plates.

An Annotated List Of The Birds Of Berkshire

W.B. Alexander

1952

The Naturalist On The Thames

C.J. Cornish

1909

Preface:

"Having spent the greater part of my outdoor life in the Thames Valley, in the enjoyment of the varied interests of its natural history and sport, I have for many years hoped to publish the observations contained in the following chapters. They have been written at different intervals of time, but always with a view to publication in the form of a commentary on the natural history and character of the valley as a whole, from the upper waters to the mouth. For permission to use those which have been previously printed I have to thank the editors and proprietors of the Spectator, Country Life, and the Badminton Magazine."

The Birds of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire: A Contribution To The Natural History Of The Two Counties

Alexander W.M. Clark Kennedy

1868

From the preface:

"A complete Natural History of British Birds can scarcely be written by one man unassisted; but by the inquiries of several into the ornithology of particular districts the task may eventually be accomplished, and, at the same time, more perfectly executed. Surely if one naturalist would undertake the Birds of this county, another of that, and so on, materials for forming a Complete Ornithology of Great Britain would be forthcoming, and ample details would thus be placed in the hands of some competent person - a future Yarrell - for compiling the work, which would indeed be a boon to all naturalists. An ardent wish to see the ornithology of each British county represented has prompted me to place these rough notes in the hands of the public, and it has been my endeavour, as far as possible, to follow in the footsteps of the able authors of 'Ornithological Rambles in Sussex,' the 'Birds of Middlesex,' and the 'Birds of Norfolk.' I now am pleased to be able to add to the list the 'Birds of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.' I trust that, ere long, we shall be presented with accounts of the Avifauna of many other counties, and that our labour, by being thus divided, will be found more perfectly executed."