The West Midlands (Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and the former West Midlands county) provide a wide range of bird habitats, from moorland, heath and wood to meadow, marsh and river. This guide covers 45 major areas, with 100 sites described in detail.

Each major site has at least one detailed map, and the text is organized under the headings of "Habitat", "Species", "Timing" and "Access".