The joy of birdwatching : 60 birding experiences to uplift and inspire

The joy of birdwatching

Grab your binoculars and let our experts guide you to 60 of the world's most enchanting bird species in their natural habitats with a further 120 ideas for amazing birding experiences. Treasure the moments of mindfulness found in watching birds go about their day.

Admire the choreography of red-crowned cranes in Hokkaido and bowerbirds' rituals in Australia. Be awed by the condors of Peru's Colca Canyon and migrating snow geese in Canada. And let Cape Town's penguins and Iceland's puffins charm you. Follow practical advice from contributors including Dr Mya-Rose Craig (aka Birdgirl) and Tenijah Hamilton of Bird Note.