by Jonathan Elphick (Author), Peter Hayman (Illustrator), Robert Gillmor (Illustrator), Owen William (Illustrator)
With information on 250 species, this is a guide to British birds which is intended for birdwatchers of all levels of experience, and covers identification, habitats, and birdwatching equipment and techniques. There are descriptions of all the birds, arranged in evolutionary order by family, and artwork which depicts different appearances in different seasons, as well as the bird in flight. A boxed section contains basic information in note form, on length, weight, habitat, movements, population and breeding habits.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: BBC Books
Published: 01 Sep 1997
ISBN 10: 056336954X
ISBN 13: 9780563369547
Book Overview: Published simultaneously with the launch of a complementary BBC video which provides footage of the birds in their natural habitat. (The book and video are also available as an integrated pack.)