DVDs & Videos
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Britain

British Birds of Prey
Paul Doherty
High quality footage of 25 species of the raptors (day flying birds of prey) and owls of Britain. 1.5 hours. More details...

Birds of Britain & Europe (incl North Africa and Middle East)
Paul Doherty
A stunning set, at a bargain price. Covers 650 species. More details...

British Bird Songs
Paul Doherty
Features specially filmed footage of 43 of our commoner bird species. 87 min. More details...
British Birds Video Guide for iPhone and iPod touch
Covers 270 species More details...

Guide to British Birds
Paul Doherty
This highly recommended title features 280 species and runs for 6 and 1/2 hours. A detailed menu allows quick and easy access to any species on that disc. More details...


British Butterflies
Roger Wilmshurst
A comprehensive DVD guide to all 60 British butterflies. High quality close-ups with commentary detailing distribution, flight times and identification. 52 min. More details...

The Coast to Coast Walk
Features the 190 miles Coast to Coast walk across the North of England from Robin Hood's Bay on "the Dinosaur Coast" of North Yorkshire to St Bees by the Irish Sea, winding its way through three scenic National Parks. Narrated by John Woodvine. 52 min.


British Damselflies
Graham Sherwin
Stunning footage of all the breeding and vagrant species of Damselflies on mainland Britain and Ireland (20 in total). Excellent introductory section explains the natural history of both dragonflies and damselflies with particular reference to their anatomy, predators, life cycle, behaviour and habitats. 90 min. More details...


Eagle Island
Gordon Buchanan (BBC Natural World)
Hauntingly beautiful! Features spectacular footage of White-tailed Eagle & Golden Eagle. 50 min. More details...

Echoes of Camusfearna
Narrated by Virginia McKenna. This program centers on the West of Scotland - the last stronghold of the wild sea otter in Britain. Made famous by Gavin Maxwell and his highly acclaimed book "Ring of Bright Water" - this video shows unique archive footage of Maxwell playing with the otters as well as work being done today at the International Otter Survival Fund who care for injured and sick otters. 27 min.

Birdwatching in England
Paul Doherty
One site is featured each month of the year and shows a typical birdwatching day at that time of the year with the birds you might expect to see. A wide range of species (167 in all) is included. 113 min. More details...

Natur Cymru
Iolo Williams
Welsh, with English sub-titles. This is a landmark series on wildlife with Iolo Williams - featuring a rich variety of plants and animals that live in Wales. 334 min. More details...

Norfolk Coast Path & Norfolk Broads
Published by Beckmann Visual
A fascinating helicopter journey over a unique county. 58 min. More details...

Birdwatching in Norfolk
Paul Doherty
This high quality DVD features a different Norfolk site for each month of the year. 127 min. More details...

The North Norfolk Coast: A New Birder's Guide
Ken Lawson
The pleasures and practicalities of birding this superb region of the UK. 114 min. More details...

Northumberland Coast & Cleveland Way
Published by Beckmann Visual
A helicopter journey over the 'relatively secret splendours' of to stunning walks, with tales of William the Lion of Scotland, Richard the Lionheart, Eric Bloodaxe and others as the journey sweeps over dramatic castles and ancient fortifications. 61 min. More details...




Rare & Scarce Birds seen in Britain, Ireland & Western Europe 2010
Steve Evans
Amazing footage of some mouth-watering rarities from an up-and-coming videographer. 148 min. More details...

Rare & Scarce Birds 2011-2012
Steve Evans
Excellent footage of White-throated Robin, Western Orphean Warbler, Cream-coloured Courser, Common Yellowthroat, etc. 147 min. More details...

Saxon Shore Way & South Downs Way
Published by Beckmann Visual
A fascintating view from the skies of two of the most important walks in Southern England, rich in history and with unrivalled landscapes. 58 min. More details...

Birdwatching in Scotland
Paul Doherty
Stunning footage of many Scottish specialities, including mammals, filmed in summer and winter. 111 species in total. 108 min. More details...

Last of the Scottish Wildcats
Published by Coffee Films
This film captures rare footage of these unique creatures in their wild habitat and investigates the threats facing their future through interviews with people dedicated to saving Britain's last wild feline. 61 min.
Secret Life of Birds
BBC
Very entertaining DVDs that explores the rich variety of bird life across Wales. 150 min. More details...

Waders of Europe, Asia & North America
Paul Doherty
The key waders of Britain, Europe, Asia and North America. Covers 104 species. Many calls are included. Runs for almost 5 and a half hours. More details...

Birdwatching in Wales
Paul Doherty
Features 12 key sites (one per month) and 129 species. 131 min. More details...

Birder's Diary '99 (Birding Plus)
Published by Otus
Video review of 1999 featuring over 80 rarities including Short-billed Dowitcher, Booted Eagle, Red-flanked Bluetail, Baillon's Crake, Ivory Gull, the Easington Bee-eaters, the Conwy Terek Sandpiper, plus highlights from the Scillies e.g. Short-toed Eagle, Blue Rock Thrush, White's Thrush, Chimney Swift, Yellow-billed Cuckoo & Upland Sandpiper. Almost 2 hours playing time. Excellent value. More details...
Europe (Western Palearctic)
Finding Birds in Andalucia
Dave Gosney

Birds of Britain & Europe (incl North Africa and Middle East)
Paul Doherty
A stunning set, at a bargain price. Covers 650 species. More details...

Birding Bulgaria
Malcolm Rymer
Features: the Danube Flood Plain, the spectacular steppe habitat of Dobrudja, Bourgas wetlands, the coastal lakes of Durankulak & Shabla and the Rhodope Mountains (amongst others). For more information on where to see birds in Bulgaria we recommend the book Birding in Eastern Europe. 2 hours. More details...


Birdwatching in The Canary Islands
Steve Evans
Birds of Tenerife & Fuerteventura fimed in February 2011. 53 min. More details...
Finding Birds in Southern Cyprus
Dave Gosney

DVD
This DVD introduces you to the best birdwatching sites in the Greek part of Cyprus and gives you a real 'feel' for what it's like to go there. More details...
Book
August 2010. Slim guide that will tell you all you need to know about exactly where and how to find the best birds in the Greek part of Cyprus. More details...

Birding in Eastern Europe
Dave Gosney
Travel through Poland and Hungary in spring and enjoy the colour, variety and sheer spectacle of birds in these exceptional countries. (Also see our Site-guide : Birding in Eastern Europe) 44 min. More details...
Finding Birds in Estonia
Dave Gosney

DVD
Dave Gosney
Covers no fewer than 27 of Estonia's best birding sites including Matsalu Bay, Spithami, Nigula, Sorve and the area around Tartu. 85 min.
Book
Dave Gosney
January 2011. Features detailed hand-drawn maps of the sites covered in by accompanying DVD (Finding Birds in Estonia) as well as site specific notes on the attractions, GPS details and other valuable information. 36 pages.

Birdwatching in Europe
Paul Doherty
Features "crippling" footage of 255 species. 195 min. More details...

Essence of Evros
Malcolm Rymer
This region of Thrace in North-East Greece has two internationally important habitats: the Evros Delta and the Forest of Dadia. This film shows the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of each throughout the year, illustrating the potential of this undiscovered region as a birding itinerary. 95 min.

Finding Birds in South Finland
Dave Gosney

DVD
Dave Gosney
DVD tour of Finland in late spring. 95 min.

Book
Dave Gosney
December 2010. A slim guide on finding birds in South Finland. 40 pages.

Finding Birds in Lapland
Dave Gosney

DVD
Dave Gosney
A DVD tour of Lapland - giving you a feel for Arctic Norway & Finland. 76 min.

Book
Dave Gosney
2010. Slim guide with hand-drawn maps to the best sites in Lapland, including Varanger, Båtsfjord, Pasvik, Karigasniemi, Ivalo and Sodankylä. 37 pages.


Finding Birds in Mallorca
Dave Gosney
Finding Birds in Morocco: coast and mountains
Dave Gosney
DVD
Covers 75 species at 19 sites along the Atlantic coast and in the Atlas mountains. Includes footage of many of the Moroccan specialities including Tristram's Warbler, Atlas Flycatcher, Levaillant's Woodpecker, Marsh Owl and Seebohm's Wheatear. 60 min.
Book
August 2011. Describes the best birding sites in exceptional detail, made even clearer by Dave Gosney's trademark maps.
Finding Birds in Morocco: the deserts
Dave Gosney

DVD
Introduces you to the best birding sites in the deserts of Morocco. 17 sites are covered, with specific locations for species such as Scrub Warbler, Crowned Sandgrouse and Mourning Wheatear. 62 min.

Book
September 2009. Where to find the most sought-after birds in the deserts of Morocco, with precise maps. Many of the sites are also featured in the DVD Finding Birds in Morocco: the deserts. 32 pages.
Birdwatching in Southern Portugal
Steve Evans
Birds of the Algarve & Alentejo filmed in April & June 2011. 68 min. More details...

Rare & Scarce Birds seen in Britain, Ireland & Western Europe 2010
Steve Evans
Amazing footage of some mouth-watering rarities from an up-and-coming videographer. 148 min. More details...

Birdwatching in Sardinia & Corsica
Steve Evans
Birds of Sardinia & Corsica filmed in May & June 2009. 56 min. More details...

Birdwatching in Slovenia
Steve Evans
Birds of Slovenia filmed in September 2009, March, May & August 2010 and May & September 2011. 62 min. More details...

Finding Birds in North Spain
Dave Gosney

DVD
Covers almost 50 species. Takes you to the key birding areas in northern Spain in search of the most special birds. 68 min. More details...
Book
April 2010. Covers the areas north of Madrid, (except the east coast which will be covered in a separate book/DVD) from the Picos de Europa to Lleida, including the Spanish Pyrenees, Villafafila, Sierra de Guara, Belchite & Gallocanta. 36 pages. More details...

Spitsbergen: Arctic Archipelago
Ken Lawson
Watch polar bears at close range; observe walruses . . . 90 min. More details...
Birding Sweden
Malcolm Rymer
2 volume set. More details...

Birding Sweden 1: Hawk Owl Winter - Swan Spring
2 hours. More details...

Birding Sweden 2: Owls & Skuas and the Year of the Lemming
2 hours. More details...

Birding in Turkey
Dave Gosney
Video footage of a tour of Turkey including the hills and valleys around Birecik and Gazaintep, the wetlands of Eregli and the Sultan Marshes and the peaks of the Taurus Mountains and the Pontic Alps. Species seen include: Caucasian Black Grouse, Mountain Chiffchaff, Pale Rock Sparrow to name but a few. 56 min.

Waders of Europe, Asia & North America
Paul Doherty
The key waders of Britain, Europe, Asia and North America. Covers 104 species. Many calls are included. Runs for almost 5 and a half hours. More details...
Africa & related Islands

Birds of Britain & Europe (incl North Africa and Middle East)
Paul Doherty
A stunning set, at a bargain price. Covers 650 species. More details...

Birdwatching in The Canary Islands
Steve Evans
Birds of Tenerife & Fuerteventura fimed in February 2011. 53 min. More details...
Birding in the Gambia
Malcolm Rymer
"For anyone planning their own trip to this wonderful country, these videos are a very useful source of information and provide a clear picture of what to expect, as well as showing a significant number of the birds you might expect to see."
- Roy Hargreaves, ABC Bulletin

Volume 1 - Sorties around the Smiling Coast
An introduction to the Gambia's bird life. A video travelogue of the varied habitats and wildlife found around the main coastal tourist centre. 85 min.

Volume 2 - Forays further afield
A video travelogue of different habitats a little further afield but still within easy travelling distance of coastal hotels. 90 min. More details...

Volume 3 - Upriver Odyssey
A video travelogue upriver to Tendaba, Georgetown and Basse. 90 min. More details...
Finding birds in The Gambia
Dave Gosney
DVD
Dave Gosney
An introduction to the best birdwatching sites in The Gambia - giving you a "feel" for what it's like to be there. (30 sites, 168 species and a gallery of great still photographs). See Finding Birds in The Gambia booklet for detailed maps of the sites. 92 min.
Book
Dave Gosney
2011. Highlights the best birding sites in this country with detailed hand-drawn maps (including GPS co-ordinates). 40 pages.


The Endemic Birds of Madagascar
Guy Eldridge
4 DVD set featuring 130 Malagasy endemic species. More details...
Finding Birds in Morocco: coast and mountains
Dave Gosney
DVD
Covers 75 species at 19 sites along the Atlantic coast and in the Atlas mountains. Includes footage of many of the Moroccan specialities including Tristram's Warbler, Atlas Flycatcher, Levaillant's Woodpecker, Marsh Owl and Seebohm's Wheatear. 60 min.
Book
August 2011. Describes the best birding sites in exceptional detail, made even clearer by Dave Gosney's trademark maps.
Finding Birds in Morocco: the deserts
Dave Gosney

DVD
Introduces you to the best birding sites in the deserts of Morocco. 17 sites are covered, with specific locations for species such as Scrub Warbler, Crowned Sandgrouse and Mourning Wheatear. 62 min.

Book
September 2009. Where to find the most sought-after birds in the deserts of Morocco, with precise maps. Many of the sites are also featured in the DVD Finding Birds in Morocco: the deserts. 32 pages.


Birds of Southern Africa
Guy Gibbon
Field guide style DVD with close-up footage of each species plus accompanying song or call. Truly stunning images that more than make up for the lack of functionality. Please note there is no menu system on these DVDs. You can fast forward to the next species but you cannot skip from one species to the next. 220 min.

Birds of Southern Africa 1
100 minutes. Over 300 common and garden birds. 100 min.

Birds of Southern Africa 2
120 more birds, many from Zimbabwe. 60 min.

Birds of Southern Africa Vol 1
Guy Gibbon
Over 300 common and garden birds. Field guide style with close-up footage of each species plus accompanying song or call. 100 min. More details...

Birds of Southern Africa Vol 2
Guy Gibbon
120 more birds, many from Zimbabwe. Field guide style with close-up footage of each species plus accompanying song or call. 60 min. More details...

Winged Migration
Jacques Perrin
Follow bird migrations through 40 countries and each of the seven continents. 86 min. More details...
America - North

Birdwatching in Alaska
Paul Doherty
Superb footage of 114 species e.g. Snowy Owl, Bristle-thighed Curlew, Spectacled Eider, Asian vagrants and much more. 90 min. More details...


Birding in Florida
Dave Gosney
Florida, the Sunshine State, is a superb place to look for birds. DVD that includes close-up footage of over 80 of Florida's most exciting birds. 48 min. More details...


Birding in Texas
Dave Gosney
Travelogue style introduction to Texas - possibly the best place in North America to enjoy the spectacle of spring migration. This DVD tells the story of Dave Gosney's first American birding expedition. All the featured species are accessible via a convenient A-Z index, or by selecting any of the listed bird watching sites.
Finding Birds in South Texas
Dave Gosney
Covers the best birding sites in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. 90 min. More details...

Book
Dave Gosney
July 2011. Describes the best birding sites in the Valley in exceptional detail, including Dave Gosney's trademark maps of all the sites. 40 pages.

DVD
Dave Gosney
Lower Rio Grande Valley in the winter months. Footage of 120 species including many South Texas specialities. 90 min.
America - South & Central

Birding Brazil
Malcolm Rymer
This birding travelogue features 150+ bird species found in the region, including footage of 47 Atlantic forest endemics. It is filmed in 16:9 wide screen format, 19 chapters. 2 hours. More details...


Birding Costa Rica Volume 2
Published by Malcolm Rymer
Squawking macaws & tales of toucans: Travelogue style DVD featuring La Selva Research Station in the Caribbean lowlands, the Eastern highlands, bird forests around the Arenal Volcano and the cloud forests of Monteverde. Other regions include Palo Verde (north-western Costa-Rica), Tarcoles Estuary and the Carara Biological Reserve of the central Pacific Coast. 105 min.


The Falkland Islands: A Natural Kingdom
Philip Lovel
Often called the 'Penguin Islands', here it is easy to see why. More details...


Birding Central Panama
Published by Malcolm Rymer
Pipeline Road, the Soberania National Park of the Canal Zone and the El Valle region. 100 min. More details...



Asia


Bird Sounds of Goa & South India
Hannu Jännes
This essential CD covers 100 species, including many species that are more often heard than seen. Indexed but not announced. More details...



Finding Birds in North Goa
Dave Gosney

DVD
Features over 140 species. Shows exactly what it's like to go birding in the most popular birding sites in north Goa - and some that may be less well-known. 95 min. More details...
Book
April 2010. Covers the northern half of Goa, north of the Zuari river, including the most popular birding areas such as Baga, Bondla and Backwoods. 36 pages. More details...


Birding Northern India - Part 2
Malcolm Rymer
Himalayan foothills to Rajasthan. 109 min. More details...

Birding in Israel - Part 1: Bluethroats before Breakfast
Malcolm Rymer
Featuring southern Israel during the peak migration in March. Documents the birding hotspots in the Arava Valley. 85 min. More details...

Birding in Israel - Part 2: Sandgrouse at Sunset
Malcolm Rymer
Capturing the migration around Eilat and the Negev desert. 95 min. More details...

Birding Sri Lanka
Malcolm Rymer
Features an overview of Sri Lanka, it's topography, climate, habitats along with useful references for planning a trip. This film explores coastal wetlands in the western wet and dry zones, Horton Plains in the hill country, Yala and Bundala National Parks along with the Sinharaja lowland rainforest. Ideal for both independent birding and wildlife enthusiasts as well as those joining a guided tour. 128 species shown. 120 min.
Australasia & Oceanic Region
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World & Monographs

Attenborough in Paradise
Published by BBC
This release is a collection of seven of the one-off programmes that David Attenborough recorded during his first 50 years in broadcasting. 6 hours! More details...
Blue Planet: Complete BBC Series
Narrated by David Attenborough
The first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. More details...


Go Wild with your Camera
Presented by three of Britain's top wildlife photographers - Peter Cairns, Chris Gomersall and Mark Hamblin. This DVD is a complete guide to wildlife photography adapted for the digital age. 165 min. More details...

Wildlife Photography Masterclass
Chris Gomersall & David Tipling
A Beginner's Guide to Wildlife Photography. Expert and detailed advice to get you started in wildlife photography. More details...
Planet Earth : Complete BBC Series
David Attenborough & Alastair Fothergill
643 min. More details...

Saving the Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Published by WWT
An enigmatic bird. This film was shot largely by the exploration crew that went out to harvest eggs and research this endangered species in North-east Russia. Proceeds from the sale of this DVD support the WWT. 60 min.

Winged Migration
Jacques Perrin
Follow bird migrations through 40 countries and each of the seven continents. 86 min. More details...
Videos
Unless otherwise stated - all videos are VHS PAL.




Birding Plus - Video Magazine
A Birding Magazine on Video
Each issue features: rare and unusual birds filmed in Britain from the season and year indicated including footage taken since the preceding issue; a birding holiday destination; product reviews and usually a conservation spotlight. Full lists of the actual locality and species filmed are available on request for each video.

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