Where to Watch Birds in Britain

by SimonHarrap (Author), NigelRedman (Author)

New
Paperback
2010
$31.86

This guide covers the very best birding sites in Britain. In a format familiar to readers of this popular series, each site is considered in terms of 'Habitat', Access' and 'Birds', allowing birders of all levels to plan successful birding trips anywhere in Britain, and to maximise the chances of getting the best out of each site and each region. The book includes detailed maps of the larger sites, plus general maps of the regions covered, and it is illustrated with attractive line drawings. This book has been extensively revised, with several new sites added for this edition, together with information on disabled access for most sites. Praise for the 1st edition: There could be no better guide than this book Chris Packham Highly recommended...the best guide of its kind RSPB Birds Don't leave home without it Birding

Synopsis

This guide covers the very best birding sites in Britain. In a format familiar to readers of this popular series, each site is considered in terms of 'Habitat', Access' and 'Birds', allowing birders of all levels to plan successful birding trips anywhere in Britain, and to maximise the chances of getting the best out of each site and each region. The book includes detailed maps of the larger sites, plus general maps of the regions covered, and it is illustrated with attractive line drawings. This book has been extensively revised, with several new sites added for this edition, together with information on disabled access for most sites. Praise for the 1st edition: There could be no better guide than this book Chris Packham Highly recommended...the best guide of its kind RSPB Birds Don't leave home without it Birding

$31.86

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 672
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd
Published: 30 Jun 2010
ISBN 10: 1408110598
ISBN 13: 9781408110591
Book Overview: The definitive guide to the best birding sites in Britain. Descriptions of more than 450 sites providing details on habitat, access, key species and more. Fully updated and revised, with essential information on the best places to find the more localised species. Accurate maps provided for more than 300 sites. Many beautiful ink-and-wash illustrations

Media Reviews

There could be no better guide than this book Chris Packham Highly recommended...the best guide of its kind RSPB Birds Don't leave home without it Birding 'an absolutely invaluable addition to your birding library' Bird Watching, August 2010 'This is a cracking book...highly recommended.' Birds (February 2011) 'essential national site guide' Birdwatch (February 2011) 'A must have for those birding in Britain!' Birdbooker report (November 2010) 'provides a wealth of information' Highland News (August 2010) 'Absolutely invaluable for the travelling birdwatcher. As important to carry as binoculars or telescope.' Bexley Times (September 2010)

Author Bio

Simon Harrap is an ornithologist, naturalist and bird tour leader, and is the author of several books including Orchids of Britain & Ireland and RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds. Nigel Redman is an ornithologist, publisher and bird tour leader. He is senior author of Birds of the Horn of Africa.