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Bird Watching Magazine

Official magazine of #My200BirdYear | 13 issues per year 

Experience bird-watching like never before with Bird Watching magazine! We take pride in being the only magazine that caters to birders of all ages and abilities offering a treasure trove of help, expert advice and the latest bird news.

We’ve got a subscription plan to suit everyone, whether you’re looking for the physical magazine to flick through your hands each month or you prefer the convenience of accessing the magazine instantly on your favourite device, we’ve got it all. PLUS with our digital subscription, you’ll gain access to exclusive rewards and discounts, full access to previous issues and much more via the web and Bird Watching app.

Learn more about the exciting benefits of becoming a Bird Watching subscriber  

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Official magazine of #My200BirdYear | 13 issues per year 

Subscriber Benefits

View the chart below to see the benefits you'll receive with our subscription plans:

Print Digital Print + Digital
13 Print magazines delivered to your door with FREE UK delivery      
Digital magazine access via the app and website      
Instant access to the latest and previous issues      
Exclusive rewards, discounts, and prizes      
Monthly Editor’s e-newsletter      

About this magazine

Bird Watching magazine is Britain's best-selling birdwatching magazine. With features and articles from some of the UK's best-known and most highly-respected nature writers and ornithologists, illustrated by the work of the world's best bird photographers, it provides inspiration to seek out, see and identify new birds, keeps readers up to date with the ever-changing natural world, and asks the important questions about the conservation issues of our time. It's your best birdwatching friend, whether you're an absolute beginner or a lifelong birder looking for new challenges.

In every issue of Bird Watching magazine, you will find:

  • Features take an in-depth look at British bird species - how to find and identify them, and what they need to ensure they'll thrive.
  • Your Birding Month - what birds to look for, where, and how, this month, from garden favourites to mega-rarities.
  • ID Challenge - learn to identify bird species step by step.
  • Go Birding - site guides to 10 varied and wildlife-rich UK locations.
  • UK Bird Sightings - all the latest news from YOUR area
  • Reviews - the latest birding gear tried and tested in the field, by experts.

From monthly subscriptions, to the latest digital issue, Bird Watching magazine is the perfect choice, either for yourself or as a gift for the wildlife-lover in your life - it's as vital to any birdwatcher as a pair of binoculars and a field guide.

Benefits of becoming a Bird Watching subscriber

Here's why becoming a subscriber is an absolute must:

  • Expert Advice: As a subscriber, you gain access to a wealth of knowledge shared by our team of experienced ornithologists and bird experts. Learn from the best in the field and enhance your bird-watching skills with their valuable tips and advice.
  • Mesmerizing Photography: Feast your eyes on breathtaking photographs that capture birds in their natural habitats. These images, coupled with insightful narratives, will transport you to the heart of their world.
  • Convenience at Your Fingertips: Whether you prefer the feel of a physical magazine or the convenience of digital reading, we've got you covered. As a subscriber, you can enjoy both the print magazine delivered to your doorstep or instant access to our digital magazine via smartphone, tablet or computer, or both with our Print & Digital option!
  • Never Miss an Issue: We’ll bring you closer to your love of the outdoors. Get every issue delivered promptly either to your door or on your digital device, ensuring you're always up-to-date.
  • *Digital Delights: Opt for our Print & Digital or Digital only subscription and gain instant access to the latest and previous issues. Read or listen to the magazine on-the-go through our user-friendly app and website. You'll also unlock exclusive rewards, discounts and prizes.
  • *Environmental Commitment: By choosing our Digital only subscription, you actively contribute to reducing paper waste and your carbon footprint, making a positive impact on the environment.

Whether you're an avid birder or a curious beginner, Bird Watching Magazine is your gateway to a lifelong journey of exploration and appreciation for our feathered friends.

*Available with our Print Plus and Digital subscriptions only

Join the #my200birdyear community

Here at Bird Watching magazine we want to encourage as many people as possible to see more birds than ever, and our #My200BirdYear does just that! You don’t need any fancy equipment, although a pair of binoculars does help, you can do it by yourself, with a friend or with a total stranger! You can do it in England, Wales or deep in the Amazon Rain forest. We’ll be providing help and advice in every issue of Bird Watching, there’s additional online content to steer you towards your target, and there’ll be regular Readers’ Days at which you can meet the BW team, get tips from them and reserve wardens, and add new species to your list at some of the UK’s best birding spots. We have a ready-made community on Facebook which you can join here and our sponsors will throw in competitions, discounts and expert advice to help you with your birding year.

It’s not a race, you may smash through your 200 goal or only do half - but the aim of your #My200BirdYear challenge is to do what you love to do most, birdwatching!

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Delivery Information

Print magazine subscriptions will either start with the next available issue or the issue you selected at the checkout. Although we will do our utmost to ensure that your magazine is delivered at the same time it is available in the shops (or sooner) it is possible on some occasions it may be unavoidably delayed. If this is the case, we would ask that you please allow an extra 5 days for delivery before contacting us. Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays).

For a digital subscriptions, as soon as your subscription has been confirmed by an confirmation email, you will be able to access the latest issue. From that point onwards, you will receive all future issues as long as your subscription remains active. Please note that you will not be able to access any of the issues that came out prior to the start of your subscription.

Outside of the UK - Speed of delivery to subscribers outside the UK obviously depends on the quality of service provided by the various organizations along the way. The following airmail delivery times should be calculated from the date the magazine is published and are approximate: Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays)

If you purchase a subscription which has a gift included, please allow up to 28 days for delivery of the gift, which is sent under separate cover from the magazine. If you bought the subscription as a gift for someone else, any gifts will be delivered to you, the purchaser. We are currently unable to send gifts direct to the magazine recipient.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if you have the email address of the recipient, we can send an e-card at the time of purchase or on a date of your choice. Please note that if your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or to keep for yourself.

Print subscriptions: When you place your print order, you will be able to choose the start issue in the checkout and the expected delivery date will be shown.

Digital subscriptions will be accessible on the day of purchase. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital magazine.

Print + Digital subscriptions: The digital magazine will be accessible on the day of purchase and the print magazine will start from the start date you select in the checkout. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital magazine.

As standard with our digital subscriptions, you will receive:

  • Instant access to all the content via the app and website
  • Special bonus content via an exclusive email
  • Access to exclusive rewards

You may receive additional benefits depending on the brand. Please see the 'Subscriber Benefits' tab for a full list of benefits that you will receive.

Currently, digital subscription rewards can ONLY be accessed via the app. So please install the app on your phone or tablet.

All information regarding exclusive rewards, bespoke competitions and access to exclusive content will be available in the app and via email.

Yes – every issue of the magazine and all content is published in what we call ‘device-optimised templates’ on both our app and this website. This means that, no matter the size of the screen you use, your magazine will be easy to read.

The app gives you the best of both worlds! You can either enjoy your digital magazine in old-fashioned ‘magazine view’, which is basically a PDF replica of your print magazine, OR you can read it in optimised template format. - We call this ‘digital-view’ mode.

On the app, when you’re reading the magazine in digital-view mode, you’ll see a header bar at the top of each article. Here you’ll be able to:

  • Select audio mode and listen to the magazine being read to you
  • Select the size of text you find easiest to read
  • Bookmark features you want to quickly return to
  • Switch to ‘dark mode’ to make it easier to read your content

You'll also be able to access the content almost instantly when you purchase either a Print + Digital or Digital only subscription.

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