British Birds Rarities Committee

The official adjudicator of rare bird records in Britain. 

American Herring Gull

British Birds Rarities Committee

The BBRC is the official adjudicator of rare bird records in Britain. It publishes its annual report in British Birds. These web pages supplement the Annual Report and enable birders worldwide to keep abreast with the latest news from the Committee. BBRC is a proud partner of ZEISS and is sponsored by ZEISS and RSPB.

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Isabelline Wheatear

Rare birds

The species and subspecies that are assessed by BBRC.

Barrow's Goldeneye

Records

How to submit a sighting, work in progress and previous records.

BBRC Rare bird report

Annual reports

Rare bird reports published annually.

BBRC Carl Zeiss Awards

Carl Zeiss awards

Winning entries of the prestigious Carl Zeiss Award. 

Black-throated Thrush

About BBRC

About the Committee, how it operates and its members.