“acts as both a travel guide and a partial field guide, whetting one's appetite to go out and get birding” - Organic Gardener Magazine

Discover 60 uplifting birding adventures plus 120 extra ideas on bird-rich trips that explore the joys and pleasures of watching our feathered friends in nature.

Meet some of the world's most remarkable birds - big and small - and marvel at the sights, sounds, sensations, and settings that can be experienced at each of the birdwatching locations and hotspots shared in this unique guide.

Inside The Joy of Birdwatching:



60 joyous and memorable birding experiences organised by region plus 120 extra recommendations of birding encounters across the world
Feature profiles explore the joy of birding and the practicalities including at-a-glance reasons to go, what makes each encounter so special, and the 'don't miss' aspects of each experience 
Q&A panels from birding experts closely associated with each of the main destinations offer further insights and insider knowledge
Essential trip planning tips and practical travel advice including information on when to visit, how to get there, accessibility, and amenities
Stunning photography throughout
Covers Africa & the Middle East, Americas & Antarctica, Asia, Europe, Oceania
Beautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet's Joy of series


Lonely Planet's Joy of series introduces The Joy of Birdwatching, the ultimate gift book for the ornithophile in your life, or for anyone looking to connect with nature and add more balance and joy to their next travel experience.