Disclaimer

Nicole Keen is a general guide to birdwatching. Please read it as background, and check local advice for your area.

Regions differ

Bird species, seasons, feeding advice and wildlife laws vary between countries and regions. Examples on this site, such as nest-box hole sizes, may not apply where you live. Check a regional field guide or a local bird or wildlife organisation.

Wildlife law

In many places it is illegal to disturb nesting birds, take eggs or keep wild birds. You are responsible for following the law where you watch.

Safety outdoors

Watch your footing near water, cliffs and roads, check tides on coasts, and respect private land. Never look at the sun through binoculars.

Injured birds

This site cannot give veterinary or rescue advice. Contact a local wildlife rescue or vet.

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The wider archive

The Field Notes section holds older articles on many subjects published before the current guides. They are kept for reference and do not share the site’s focus on birdwatching.