What should I do if there’s a species in my garden that I can’t identify?

A good bird book, particularly one that focuses on Irish species, is always recommended and an investment that will last you a lifetime. If you visit the ‘List of Ireland’s Birds’ section of our website, there are various search options to help you narrow down the options, but if you still have difficulty please don’t hesitate to email us at info@birdwatchireland.ie and we’ll do our best to help you identify it (if you can get a photo that always helps!).