Flight Identification of European Seabirds (Helm Identification Guides)

by Bertil Breife & Niklas Holmstrom Anders Blomdahl (Author)

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Paperback
2007
$40.76

Seawatching can present identification difficulties to even the most experienced birdwatcher, and demands a specialised set of skills and strategies to deal with the challenges of bad weather and poor visibility. The rewards can be great; many species of seabird live exclusively at sea outside their breeding seasons, while many others undertake regular coastal migrations. At established 'watchpoints' around European coastlines, patient observation may reveal spectacular numbers of passing seabirds, while today the growing popularity of whale-watching and 'pelagic' boat excursions makes it possible to get closer to many offshore species. This unique field guide is indispensable to all birdwatchers who seawatch, whether from land or at sea, and will greatly enhance their experience.

Synopsis

Seawatching can present identification difficulties to even the most experienced birdwatcher, and demands a specialised set of skills and strategies to deal with the challenges of bad weather and poor visibility. The rewards can be great; many species of seabird live exclusively at sea outside their breeding seasons, while many others undertake regular coastal migrations. At established 'watchpoints' around European coastlines, patient observation may reveal spectacular numbers of passing seabirds, while today the growing popularity of whale-watching and 'pelagic' boat excursions makes it possible to get closer to many offshore species. This unique field guide is indispensable to all birdwatchers who seawatch, whether from land or at sea, and will greatly enhance their experience.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 376
Edition: Paperback edition
Publisher: Helm
Published: 01 Jul 2007
ISBN 10: 0713686162
ISBN 13: 9780713686166
Book Overview: Over 650 photographs, showing every seabird species likely to be encountered in European waters, in all plumages Detailed text, with practical field advice and essential guidance on identification Clear design and layout to ease comparison of confusing species Key features of each species depicted in typical field conditions, with particular attention to shape and flight action, as well as plumage

Media Reviews

'Brilliant! I have been waiting half my birding life for this book - and here it is, as good as I could hope to expect.' fatbirder.com 'This book is an excellent help... a must for anyone wanting to get to grips with identifying birds at sea.' BTO News (July/August 2007) 'The book acts as a primer for beginners and a tester for the experienced... a real bargain - don't go seawatching without it.' Bird Watching (September 2007) 'Ultimately it is this distilled expert knowledge and the great experience of the very enthusiastic authors which provides the real value of the book and makes it a truly excellent resource.' Scottish Bird News (December 2007)

Author Bio

The authors are all experienced and widely travelled birders with a particular interest in seabirds.