Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland

Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland

by Mark Golley
Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland

Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland

by Mark Golley

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Overview

An updated edition of the popular Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland in association with the Wildlife Trusts.

Stunningly illustrated and simple to use, this brand new, fully updated, edition of a practical and informative guide is a must for any birdwatcher's pocket. Whether observing what is feeding, nesting or bathing in your garden, or further afield, or trying to identify a bird on the wing, this book is perfect for use at home, out in the car or in the field.

Arranged in taxonomic species order, it is ideal for both the beginner and the more experienced birdwatcher. The comprehensive and informative jargon-free text is written by birdwatching expert Mark Golley. This book is packed with identification tips, details of habitat and calls for over 280 bird species, and includes all those seen regularly in Britain and Ireland, as well as some of the less common migrants.

It is illustrated throughout with more than 1,000 spectacular, full-colour illustrations by leading bird artist David Daly.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472944405
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 11/17/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
File size: 79 MB
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About the Author

Mark Golley is a regular contributor to birding magazines and is well known for his refreshing and easy approach to bird identification. He spent four years as warden of the world-famous Cley Marshes nature reserve, close to where he lives in North Norfolk.

David Daly is one of Europe's leading bird artists. He has taken part in a number of expeditions to various parts of the world. His work has been exhibited widely and his illustrations have appeared in numerous books and calendars as well as prestigious magazines including British Birds. He lives in County Wexford, Ireland.
Mark Golley is a regular contributor to birding magazines and is well known for his refreshing and easy approach to bird identification. He spent four years as warden of the world-famous Cley Marshes nature reserve, close to where he lives in North Norfolk.

Table of Contents

The Wildlife Trusts
Introduction
Habitats

Wildfowl
Grouse
Pheasants, Quails and Partridges
Divers
Grebes
Gannet
Fulmar
Shearwaters
Storm Petrels
Cormorants
Stork
Spoonbill
Herons
Hawk and allies
Falcons
Rails
Crane
Stone-curlew
Oystercatcher
Avocet
Plovers
Waders
Skuas
Auks
Terns
Gulls
Pigeons
Cuckoo
Parrots
Barn Owls
Owls
Nightjar Swift
Kingfisher
Hoopoe
Bee-eater
Woodpeckers
Larks
Swallows and Martins
Pipits and Wigtails
Waxwing
Dipper
Accentors
Wrens
Chats
Thrushes
Warblers and allies
Flycatchers
Tits
Nuthatches
Treecreepers
Orioles
Skrikes
Starlings
Crows
Sparrows
Finches
Buntings

Tick list
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Further reading
Useful websites
Index
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