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A series of guides which provide information on the best birding sites in a country or area. The guides also provide species lists and useful general information about visiting the country.

The books on this page are ordered chronologically with the most recent at the top.

A Birdwatchers' Guide to Portugal, the Azores & Madeira Archipelagos

Colin Moore, Goncalo Elias and Helder Costa

2013

"A Birdwatchers' Guide To Portugal: The Azores and Madeira Archipelagos is an enlargement of the first edition, published in 1997. Not only has all the information been carefully reviewed and updated but several new sites have been included for mainland Portugal (44 birding sites are now described). The scope of A Birdwatchers' Guide To Portugal: The Azores and Madeira Archipelagos has been significantly enlarged to include the Azores archipelago with all its rarity hotspots (not dealt with in the first edition). The section about Madeira has been thoroughly reviewed. This is now the first and only birdwatching guide to cover all of Portugal's territory. It is a fundamental reference for anyone, birder, birdwatcher or beginner planning to visit the country with an interest in its birds."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico and the Caymans

Guy Kirwan, Arturo Kirkconnell and Mike Flieg

2010

"This guide covers the Greater Antilles, which comprises five groups of islands and six countries. From Cuba, with about 360 species, to the Cayman Islands with just over 220 species, the Greater Antilles have recorded just over 550 species and this total contains more than 100 single island endemics and many more restricted range species making these islands a very attractive proposition to the visiting birder. The site accounts have details of location, birding strategy, accommodation and, of course, the birds. More than 80 sites are detailed, many with accompanying maps. A full species lists shows exactly what has been seen in each country, and the selective list helps to target the best places to visit. As well as covering the very best birding sites, the authors have also tried to include some locations close to main holiday centres used by birders with families."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Trinidad and Tobago

W.L. Murphy

2003

"All of the sites described in the second edition, along with a host of new ones, have been visited, verified and been given revised or new text. The bar graphs of seasonal distribution and the section on selected species of birds has been updated. Entirely new in this edition are a brief summary of the islands' biota, complete lists of mammals and of amphibians and reptiles. Combined with thorough travel advice and information on local contacts and societies, this exceptionally well organised and rigorous guide is more useful than ever."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Morocco

Patrick Bergier and Fedora Bergier

2001 (orig publ 1986)

"Morocco is a paradise for birdwatchers with its coasts, islands, wadis, plains, forests, mountains and deserts creating conditions that are often very different from those found in Europe. The richness of these habitats is clearly illustrated by the 452 species which have been recorded so far. Fifteen years have passed since the publication of the first edition of this book. This is a very short period in the dynamics of bird communities, but a very long period in a country that has developed so quickly. The Government is encouraging development and tourism, for example in the Atlantic West Sahara, which opens up great new sites for birdwatchers. The most important and easily accessible of these new sites have been included in this second edition, and the original 15 sites have been increased to at least 50."

Birdwatchers' Guide to India

Krys Kazmierczak and Raj Singh

1998

"This is an indispensable guide to over 90 sites and areas, for birds as well as other wildlife. It contains a checklist of Indian birds and the first comprehensive checklist of mammals. 'I have been unable to find fault with the areas that I am familiar with and the maps are almost like visiting the site again. It is full of detail on both the major sites and a wealth of smaller sites, all of which are well worth a visit."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Portugal and Madeira

C.C. Moore, G. Elias and H. Costa

1998

"This is a comprehensive guide to 32 of the best birdwatching sites, giving details of location, access, best times to visit, bird species expected, and other interesting wildlife present. Also includes a selective bird list giving brief details on the distribution and status of the uncommon birds which may be found, cross-referenced to site information, and a full species list. In addition, advice on preparing for a trip, transport and accommodation details are provided."

Birdwatchers' Guide to the Canary Islands

D. Collins and A.G. Clarke

1996

"This book provides detailed information on birding sites on this island archipelago, each site entry giving location and access, accommodation, birding strategy and species expected to be seen. It also includes a selective bird list giving brief details on the distribution and status of the uncommon birds which may be found, cross-referenced to site information, and a full species list. It also includes additional useful information on planning a trip, such as travel, climate and clothing, health and medical facilities."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Turkey

Ian Green and Nigel Moorhouse

1995

"This is the first complete site guide to this increasingly popular birding destination. It provides details of over 37 major sites, plus many minor areas of interest. Each main site entry includes a map, information on permits and access restrictions, guidance on best visiting times and seasonal variations, and a list of interesting bird and other wildlife species which can normally be seen. Also given is a full species list, and information on pre-tour planning, transport, climate, clothing, food, accommodation, health, medical and financial facilities."

Birdwatchers' Guide to the Gambia

Rod Ward

1994

"The introductory chapters give information on pre-tour planning, travel, where to stay, climate and clothing, health, maps and when to go. The bulk of the book details key sites, with notes on accommodation, birding strategy, birds and other wildlife, with a map. There are also brief notes on additional sites, and full species checklist."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Southern Spain and Gibraltar

Clive Finlayson

1993

"Written by the author of The Birds of the Strait of Gibraltar, this is a much-needed site guide to this major migratory passage point. It provides details of the key birdwatching sites and areas, and birdwatching tips for the region, as well as information on accommodation, planning a trip, bird species and other wildlife likely to be seen."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Seychelles

Adrian Skerrett and Ian Bullock

1992

"Written by two leading authorities on the birds of this Indian Ocean island group, this is a comprehensive guide to the best birdwatching sites, giving details of location, access, best times to visit, bird species expected, and other interesting wildlife present. In addition, advice on preparing for a trip to the islands, transport details, information on climate, accommodation, health and medical facilities are given. The guide is completed by a bibliography, list of local contacts and societies, and a selective, annotated species list. This guide will be invaluable to birders, naturalists, or indeed anyone visiting these islands."

Birdwatchers' Guide to Nepal

Carol Inskipp

1988

"This guide, written by an acknowledged expert on Nepalese birds, is designed to provide the travelling birdwatcher with all the information he or she will need to make the most of a birdwatching holiday or tour. It comes in a Pocket-size format."