The Sound Approach to Birding

Name: The Sound Approach to Birding
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A Guide to Understanding Bird Sound

Mark Constantine, The Sound Approach

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HarperCollins
23 April 2026

Birds (ornithology); Wildlife: general interest; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching; Birds, including cage birds, as pets

Imagine yourself on a Bill Bryson adventure through the treetops, learning about cultural and biological evolution, migration and more, from the world’s leading authorities.

The Sound Approach to Birding is the pioneering book on birdsong by the global leaders in bird sound recording, identification and analysis, Mark Constantine OBE (CEO and co-founder of LUSH) and the Sound Approach team. Readers are invited on a journey through practical field experience, scientific theory and an in-depth understanding of birds and their calls.

Illustrated with stunning original artwork and photographs of over 200 species, the book is accompanied by a bespoke, free-to-download app that allows the reader to listen to original sound recordings of authentic birdcalls alongside the informative text. The Sound Approach to Birding is for beginners, experienced birdwatchers, ornithologists, nature enthusiasts, families and educators to discover more about birdwatching, a wide variety of species and their songs and all in a beautiful gift package.

This edition features extensive updates, revised content, a new cover and new chapters and artwork.

By: Mark Constantine, The Sound Approach
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Second edition
Weight: 1.360kg
ISBN: 9780008831448
ISBN 10: 0008831440
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 23 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mark Constantine OBE has been a keen birder since the 1970s. Mark is the Co-Founder and CEO of cosmetics retailer LUSH and founder of the Sound Approach.

Reviews for The Sound Approach to Birding: A Guide to Understanding Bird Sound

‘genuinely groundbreaking’ Birdwatching ‘revolutionising the use of sound in identifying birds’ New Scientist The original edition was the winner of Bird Book of the Year by the Sunday Express, Birdwatch Magazine, and the British Trust for Ornithology