A perfect companion for nature enthusiasts and birdwatching beginners, in a revised and updated edition. The RSPB Everyday Guide to British Birds describes 80 common and widespread species that we're most likely to come across in the British Isles and explains what makes each of them unique. Packed with fascinating facts and written in a friendly style, this RSPB guide is ideal for anyone who wants to identify and learn more about the birds they encounter, whether that's in their back garden or while they're out and about in urban and suburban settings or the British countryside.Alongside new photos to show both male and female birds where relevant, this second edition includes updates to species distribution and population numbers, as well as information on seasonal changes to British birds and how to attract birds to your garden. The guide also features updates to the UK’s Red List species and a new section on birds that are flying high despite the current biodiversity crisis. From owls to finches and crows to woodpeckers, this RSPB guide is ideal for beginner and casual birdwatchers looking to discover more about British birds.
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IntroductionWoodland, parks and gardensFarmland and wild spacesBirds of open skiesBirds of preyDucks, geese and swansOther lake and river speciesWadersSeabirdsIdentifying birdsBirds through the seasonBirds in the gardenThe UK Red List for birdsBirds that are flying highFurther ReadingIndexPhotograph creditsAcknowledgements
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Helping birdwatching beginners know what they’re looking at – and why it’s worth seeing.
Fully revised edition with new photos and up-to-date text, including the latest species distribution and Red List data.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781399413275
Publisert
2024-02-15
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Wildlife
Høyde
210 mm
Bredde
148 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
208

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Charlie Elder is a journalist and author of the wildlife books, Few And Far Between, which describes his adventures in search of Britain's rarest and most endangered species, and While Flocks Last, an account of his travels in search of the UK's most threatened birds. He has written articles on British nature for national newspapers and magazines.