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Become a better birder with our guides on basic birding and surveying skills, and browse our range of training courses and bird identification videos.

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Seabird ID (2 sessions, Tuesdays 10am)
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13 Jun 2023 to 20 Jun 2023
Learn how to recognise our internationally important breeding seabirds.
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Featured video
Bird Song Basics - Collared Dove and Woodpigeon
In this video, Training manager Nick Moran explains the differences between Collared Dove and Woodpigeon songs.
Two of our more common garden visitors, they sound very similar - so make sure to find a mnemonic to help you keep them apart.
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