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Buckingham Press: The Birdwatcher's Yearbook

Published annually the Birdwatcher's Yearbook aims to be "the most comprehensive reference work for the British birdwatching scene".

In 2014 the yearbook is in its 34nd edition. Only the most recent editions are listed on this page.

The 2015 Yearbook was the last to be published by Buckingham. Subsequent Yearbooks were published by Calluna Books.


Buckingham Press pages on the site:

Best Birdwatching Sites

Birdwatcher's Yearbook

ID Insights Pocket Cards

For more information see the Buckingham Press website.

 

The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2015

Editor: David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2014

"In 328 fact-filled pages, the Yearbook seeks to provide a comprehensive compendium of verified information covering all aspects of the hobby. Why trawl the internet endlessly, and often fruitlessly, when the information you want is all in one handy volume? The many features of the 2015 edition include: a giant address book, which will enable readers to make contact with their county recorder, the nearest bird club or BTO representative, the closest bird hospital, the organisers of national bird surveys and bird conservation groups, plus so many more; a Birding Diary & Notebook element for recording; checklists for birds (based on the BOU British List), butterflies and dragonflies; a fully updated guide to more than 370 UK bird and nature reserves; and tide table information right through to April 2016 to help readers get the best from their coastal bird trips. Special features include: New Hope for the Future of British Birding; Key news from the World of Birds; Hen Harrier's Last Stand; Best Bird Books of the Year."

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2014

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2013

"For 34 years The Birdwatcher's Yearbook has been the essential work of reference for active birders and the wider world of ornithology. Every piece of information is checked and updated to ensure each new edition of The Yearbook is relevant to the needs of all those who watch birds, either as a hobby or professionally – and it is all conveniently packed into a 328-page book for use at home or in the car on birding trips. Key features include: a fully up-dated Checklist of birds, and checklists for British butterfly and dragonfly species, details on more than 400 nature reserves; a diary element for readers to record birding trips; tide-table information; a birding events calendar for 2014; best bird books of the year; and information about the latest scientific discoveries."

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2013

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2012

"The Yearbook seeks to provide a comprehensive compendium of verified information covering all aspects of the hobby. The many features of the 2013 edition include: a giant address book, which will enable readers to make contact with their county recorder, the nearest bird club or BTO representative, the closest bird hospital, the organisers of national bird surveys and bird conservation groups, plus many more; a Birding Diary & Notebook for recording field trips, plus up-to-date checklists for birds, butterflies and dragonflies; a fully updated guide to more than 400 UK bird and nature reserves; tide table information through to April 2014; birding events diary for 2013; and directories to lecturers, artists, photographers and trade outlets of interest to birdwatchers. Special features include: the history of the British Birdwatching Fair; new technology being used by BTO for bird recording; ornithological news headlines; best bird books of the year; and a guide to birding websites."

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2012

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2011

"The Yearbook seeks to provide a comprehensive compendium of verified information covering all aspects of the hobby. The many features of the 2012 edition include: a giant address book, which will enable readers to make contact with their county recorder, the nearest bird club or BTO representative, the closest bird hospital, the organisers of national bird surveys and bird conservation groups, plus many more; a Birding Diary & Notebook element for recording each field trip, plus up-to-date Checklists for birds (based on the BOU British List), butterflies and dragonflies; fully updated guide to more than 420 UK bird and nature reserves; tide table information right through to April 2013 to help readers get the best from their coastal bird trips; a birding events diary; and special features (best bird and wildlife books, taking nature to the masses, 75th anniversary celebrations of the SOC and 50 most useful birding websites)."

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2011

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2010

"In 336 fact-filled pages, the Yearbook seeks to provide a comprehensive compendium of verified information covering all aspects of the hobby. Why trawl the internet endlessly, and often fruitlessly, when the information you want is all in one handy volume? Features include: a giant address book, which will enable readers to make contact with their county recorder, the nearest bird club or BTO representative, the closest bird hospital, the organisers of national bird surveys and bird conservation groups; a Birding Diary & Notebook element for recording each field trip, plus up-to-date Checklists for birds, butterflies and dragonflies; fully updated guide to more than 420 UK bird and nature reserves; tide table information right through to April 2012 to help readers get the best from their coastal bird trips and a guide to bird and wildlife books."

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2010

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2009

"Apart from the regular features, including profiles of 420 nature reserves, the key features in this new edition are: a celebration of 40 years of the Hawk & Owl Trust; the best bird books of 2009; birding technology for the 21st Century and a summary of the most important ornithological news from around the globe."

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2009

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2008

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook 2008

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2007

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2007

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2006

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2006

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2005

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2005

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2004

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2004

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2003

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2003

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2002

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2002

Editor: Hilary Cromack and David Cromack

Buckingham Press

2001

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2001

Editor: John E. Pemberton

Buckingham Press

2000

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The Birdwatcher's Yearbook and Diary 2000

Editor: John E. Pemberton

Buckingham Press

1999

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Last updated December 2014