The latest episode of Will Rose’s beautifully animated beginners’ birding guide What Bird is That? teaches you to spot the difference between House Martins, Swallows and Swifts. Learn about their colour, their sound, their behaviour, and even draw along at home to learn each bird’s shape. The video notes also include tips on how you can help our Swifts, Swallows and House Martins — all of which are facing decline.

Started in March, What Bird is That? is fun new YouTube channel to help both the young and old identify and enjoy the birds around them, supported by ‪Leica Sport Optics Birding‬ and fact-checked by ‪‪the British Trust for Ornithology. Previous videos cover preparing for birdwatching in the outdoors, and how to attune your eyes and ears to birds. The upcoming Episode 5 will teach you how to differentiate between birds of prey.

See all of Will’s What Bird is That? videos — and subscribe so you don’t miss any new ones! — here.