ID Challenge
THIS MONTH’S CHALLENGE FEATURES SIX BIRDS WHICH READILY OCCUR IN WOODLANDS
Test your knowledge by identifying six birds found in woodland
Some birdwatchers cut their birding teeth at the local lake, others on estuaries, and more still in their local woodland. Most garden birds are really woodland species which have found the semi-natural equivalent around humans’ habitat. So, birdwatchers who start out with their gardens should have a good grasp of the basics of woodland birdwatching. For these people, this month’s ID Challenge should present no excessive difficulties. Indeed, it could be argued that it is too easy; you decide! Here, as usual, are six birds for you to identify. All are regular British species which are found in woodland in the UK. All you have to do is name them, then turn the page to see our answers and solutions; and then turn the page once more for some general tips on woodland bird identification.