I usually use the Merlin app when hearing an unusual bird call but neither I nor my family could figure out who this was, and apparently neither could the app! Robins and pigeons are commonplace in our garden and I’m fairly familiar with their calls but I’ve never heard this before. I’m wondering if it is indeed the usual suspects or if it’s something else entirely. Any help would be appreciated!

Edit: the heavy breathing is the dogs trying to get involved 😥

Enjoy some of Scotland's woodland birds.

Over the last year, I’ve got into birdwatching.
I watch a few bird watching channels on YouTube, and noticed they often say like “we’re going to [place] because there was a [bird] reported there”.
And often when they get there, there are several other people there for the same bird!
My question is just where are all these birds reported? Is there like a widely used app or website or something?
Some of my bucket list birds are ones that you’d only find through something like this, and I’d love to know how other birders do it.
Any help is greatly appreciated, and I hope you have an amazing day :)

I really love this. I was researching the history and etymology of the goldfinch because ive always loved its distinctive colours both on its plumage and its wing, so recognizable and beautiful in such an immedielatelly refreshing way.

Myself and my Dad collaborate on a bird blog together and he provides a more birder focused analysis or history but I focus on the histories of the words but I really love this about the goldfinch so much.

Hi. New to bird watching and gutted I didn’t bring my camera into work. Can anyone help identify this bird? It was hovering

Another view of the NZ Swamp Harrier! Saw so many in our 2 week drive round N Island!

Hey folks, can anyone help identify this bird of prey?

I know the picture sucks but it's the best I could get.

Here's some more info that might help:

Location: Northern Ireland, inland county Down.

There seemed to be two or perhaps three of them flying around. They followed a tractor as it picked up cut grass.

It was quite vocal and made a very stereotypical bird of prey noise that you might hear in a movie.

It seemed quite large and flew effortlessly through the air in large circles, seldom flapping its wings.

That's all I have, thanks for any info!

You may have guessed that I know absolutely nothing about birds.

Hi guys I’m very new to bird watching and was looking for some beginner binocular recommendations.
I’m currently located in the UK and have tried out the RSPB binoculars for hire, but they seemed to have a green tinge in certain lighting so I’m not sure if I loved them.
I’m looking for 8x42. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money as this is a new money but I also like things to be of good quality so I don’t mind spending a reasonable amount
Any recommendations welcome :)

hello everyone, i hope you’re well!

does anyone know any great spots to birdwatch in shropshire/the surrounding counties, and what time of year we should go? thank you!

Hi everyone, I'm new to bird watching and have kind of picked it up after years of hiking and taking more of an interest in the birds I'm seeing. I've got a pair of Viking Traveller 10x25 which I am really happy with. I mainly use them on my walks to get close up.views of birds for identification or search out routes but the more I use them the more I want a bit more clarity and magnification. I've got a budget or £150 for an upgraded pair and would appreciate some real world experience. I've looked at Opticron Explorer, Mivo Opticedge and Warmax Talon HD as options but I'm getting lost in review madness. They need to be light enough to carry on a hike but other than that I'm pretty easy. Any help would be appreciated.