Where to Watch Birds in Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Where to Watch Birds in Kent, Surrey and Sussex

by Don Taylor (Author), Don Taylor (Author), Paul James (Author), Jeffery J. Wheatley (Author)

Synopsis

The southeastern corner of England is a densely populated region but one which holds many rich bird habitats. For example, on the south coast of East Sussex and Kent there are undisturbed shingle beaches supporting nationally important tern colonies, and inland there are Surrey heaths, important for many nationally scarce species like Dartford Warbler and Woodlark. In north Kent there is a network of important sites along the Swale estuary which are of great importance for passage and wintering waders and wildfowl. These counties also often attract large numbers of passage migrants, including vagrant rarities from the continent. This guide explores the best birding sites in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Several new sites have been added to this revised and updated fifth edition. Each site is described in terms of 'Habitat', 'Species', 'Access' and 'Birds', and the volume is illustrated throughout with line drawings and maps of each site. The manual seeks to enable birders to plan productive trips at any time of the year.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd
Published: 15 Jul 2009

ISBN 10: 1408105853
ISBN 13: 9781408105856
Book Overview: Fifth edition of this popular guide to the best birding sites in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Fully revised and all expanded with new sites added and much additional information. Each site described in terms of habitat, species, seasons and access Detailed maps provided for all principal sites Illustrated throughout with attractive line drawings

Media Reviews
'At 12p per site this book offers a lot of information in return for your investment.' Birdwatching (March 2010) 'This is possible to most detailed and well-researched volume in the Where to Watch series. Completely investigating this region will always be the work of many seasons and many years, but this guide makes it easier.' Birdwatching (April 2010) 'It would take a lifetime for any naturalist to accumulate the wealth of knowledge included in this book, an essentail tool for wildlife fans in the three counties.' Bexley Times (December 2009) 'Highly recommended' Scottish Birds (2010)
Author Bio
Don Taylor is a lifelong birder with a particular interest in waders. His previous books include Waders of Europe, Asia and North America. Jeffery Wheatley is the County Recorder of Surrey Bird Club and Paul James is a former Recorder for the Sussex Ornithological Society and Editor of the annual Sussex Bird Report.