Bird book recommendations

[Soundmixer]

Hi all,
Looking for a new British bird book. I need it to be small enough to go inside the top pocket of a 30 litre rucksack but with plenty of colour pictures and info. I have larger ones at home, but one is really old (with only drawings, no pictures) and the other covers all of Europe and could be half the size.

So what are you carrying in the field?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Zingmo]

I use the Collins Nature Guide when I'm out and about.

Z

 

[Angus Og]

I have used this one for a few years.

 

[Bigfoot]

I use the RSPB pocket handbook, it has great pictures and other relevant ID information and as it's reasonably slim, it slides easily into my pack. It's not as small as say the Collins gem type book but it is pretty portable.

Edited to include link:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/RSPB-Pocket...=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1303831465&sr=1-2

 

[Soundmixer]

Bigfoot,
That sounds just the job. Off to Amazon...

Cheers

 

[WoodMan]

I use the RSPB pocket handbook, it has great pictures and other relevant ID information and as it's reasonably slim, it slides easily into my pack. It's not as small as say the Collins gem type book but it is pretty portable.

Edited to include link:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/RSPB-Pocket...=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1303831465&sr=1-2

Another vote for this one. Very good field handbook. The big Collins Bird Guide is the bible on the subject but its not pocket sized. Glyn.

 

[Manacles]

I favour the Wildlife Trusts' "Birdwatcher's Pocket Field Guide" by Mark Golley. I've always felt the illustrations are better in this one.

 

[Soundmixer]

Thanks everyone for the great replies.
Went with the RSPB pocket birds.

Cheers