Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Central America & the Caribbean
Artikelbeschreibung: The best birdwatching sites in Central America and the Caribbean are covered in this guide. Included are detailed maps of the regions. Each site is considered in terms of "Habitat", "Timing", "Access" and "Calendar", allowing birdwatchers to get the best out of their excursions.

Artikelname: A Birdwatching Guide To Cyprus
Artikelbeschreibung: The most comprehensive guide to Cyprus; 92 pages covering 44 areas. Includes maps, site photos and checklist describing status of every species.

Artikelname: Birding in Kent
Artikelbeschreibung: Written by the author of 'Birdwatching in Kent' (1985), this book brings the story up to date. Kent is one of the best counties in England for birdwatching, and this book is aimed at anyone visiting the area, as well as for those who live there.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Europe and Russia
Artikelbeschreibung: Over 250 major sites are treated in this book, and many more in passing from Iceland across Europe through Georgia to Ussuriland in southeast Russia. Countries, archipelagos and islands are treated alphabetically, the introduction to each being accompanied by a map showing major routes and the distribution of sites. Each site account lists the birds to be seen and how and where to find them, particularly the specialities, and there is also information on other wildlife and tips on finding accommodation. There is a general introduction to the region, a list of useful addresses to aid in planning and researching a trip as well as a site index and, most importantly, a species index which will enable readers to pinpoint the birds they most want to see.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in France
Artikelbeschreibung: France is a superb country for birds and birdwatching. It offers perhaps the greatest diversity of habitats of any European country, with the peaks and foothills of the Alps and Pyrenees, the spectacular expansive wetlands of the Camargue, important seabird colonies on cliffs and offshore islands in the northwest, and large areas of low-intensity farmland and unspoilt forest in the interior.This guide opens up the best of birding in France to birders living in or visiting any part of the country. Each site is described in terms of key habitats, the species to be found there, details of access, and advice on when best to time a visit

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Ireland
Artikelbeschreibung: Provides an up-to-date guide to 62 major sites and 81 others which are good for birdwatching in Ireland. The major sites have at least one map and are covered in considerable detail. Introductory chapters provide a background to Ireland's avifauna and birdwatching in the North and the Republic.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Artikelbeschreibung: 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 manual explores the best birding sites in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Several new sites have been added to this revised and updated fourth edition. Each site is described in terms of habitat, species, access and timing, 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.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Mexico
Artikelbeschreibung: Mexico is one of the best birdwatching destinations in the world. The country's species list comprises a wide range of resident birds and many migrants from South and Central America. This guide covers over 100 birdwatching sites from Baja California to the Yucatan Peninsula. Over 950 species can be seen including virtually all the endemics and regional specialities. as with other guides in this series. This book also provides information on travel, accessibility, location of species and when it is best to see them. There are also suggested itineraries for birding holidays in Mexico.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in North-West England
Artikelbeschreibung: A guide to the best birding sites in the northwestern counties of Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire. This area holds some of the finest upland sites in England, as well as some superb wetlands including Morecambe Bay which holds the largest wader roost in the country. The western coast of Northern England has a good record for attracting Nearctic vagrants, and the Lake District is the only place in England where Golden Eagles breed.

The guide explores the best birding sites in the area, and several new sites have been added to this revised and updated third edition. Each site is described in terms of habitat, species, access and timing, and the volume is illustrated throughout with line drawings and maps of each site. This book seeks to enable birders plan productive trips at any time of the year.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
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The new edition covers all the best birding sites in the south-western counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. This is a relatively undeveloped region of England, with some of the finest and most extensive ancient woodlands in the country. It also boasts some fine wetlands in the Somerset Levels, and many inland reservoirs, as well as upland areas, quality farmland and a varied coastline.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in South America
Artikelbeschreibung: Covers over 200 sites in the continent of South America. An introduction includes general travel information as well as details of habitat and bird diversity. The site accounts cover the places to go, and the birds to look for when there.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain
Artikelbeschreibung: Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots. The third edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region's many attractions. Regular visits have brought the information on all sites up-to-date: maps, access details and species lists have received particular attention. Popular localities such as Donana, Monfrague and the Strait of Gibraltar get prominent treatment but the reader is encouraged to wander further afield to visit other, less well-known but rewarding sites, including a considerable number of additional localities which are new to this edition.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Switzerland
Artikelbeschreibung: Famous for its alpine bird specialities such as Wallcreeper, Alpine Accentor, Alpine Chough and Nutcracker, Switzerland has much to offer any birder. This is a guide to 45 of the best birdwatching sites with species information, suggested times to visit and details on transport and accommodation. Each site has a map with itineraries indicated so that no time is wasted once there.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in the East Midlands
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The five counties covered in this guide comprise natural and man-made areas as diverse as the Wash, Rutland Water and Sherwood Forest. Famous migration hot spots are found on the Lincolnshire coast, while the river valleys of the Humber, Trent, Welland and Nene all atttract a wide range of species. Following the series format, each of the 49 major sites is dealt with in detail, providing information on habitat, access, best times of the year to visit and the species likely to be encountered. Maps and line drawings enhance this exhaustive text.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in the London Area
Artikelbeschreibung: This is one of a series of guides on birdwatching in different regions. It contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region, and advice on planning birdwatching trips. The book covers every key site from the Central London parks to the marshes of the Thames, and the wetlands and reservoirs of the Colne and Lee Valleys. It also covers advice about habitat, the birds most likely to be seen, when to visit to see which species of bird, and how to get there, including full public transport information.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in the Thames Valley & Chilterns
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A guide to birdwatching in the Thames Valley and all the counties crossed by the Chilterns (Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire). This region includes some of England's best inland reservoirs and other wetland sites, as well as extensive areas of ancient woodland, and traditionally-managed farmland. The volume contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region and advice on planning birdwatching trips.

PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2007

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Wales
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This is the fourth edition of this very popular site guide. Wales remains one of the most alluring regions for birdwatchers; its range of habitats ensures a wide variety of species amidst the often spectacular scenery. This new edition includes many additional sites added, new up-to-date maps and line drawings, and fully revised and expanded text.

PUBLISHED APRIL 2008

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds: Northeast England
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The sparsely-populated northeast of England, comprising the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Durham, has much to offer birders. Its coastline includes some important seabird cliffs, as well as tidal estuaries which are highly attractive to wintering and migrating wildfowl and waders. The Farne Islands are famous for their spectacular tern colonies and other breeding seabirds including Eider. The entire coastline is good for seawatching and also highly attractive to migrating passerines with many rarities recorded. Inland, the rugged and spectacular scenery of Northumberland hosts a range of upland species, and there are important reservoirs and wooded areas in the region.

This second edition has been extensively revised and updated, with several new sites and some existing accounts considerably expanded. It is the essential tool for anyone birding in this rewarding region.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds: West Midlands Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the Former West M
Artikelbeschreibung: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the former West Midlands County are collectively known as the West Midlands. This is a region of contrasts: from the bleak moors of Peak District to the mellow hills of the Cotswolds; or from the wooded hillsides and streams of the Welsh border country to the lush valleys of the Avon. Within its rich mosaic of habitats can be found a combination of northern species such as Twite and Black Grouse and southern ones such as Nightingale; western ones like the Pied Flycatcher and the eastern Red-legged Partridge. Black Redstarts maintain a tenuous presence in the hub of Birmingham and the Marsh Warbler can still be found in Worcestershire.
This third edition has been extensively revised and updated, with several new sites added and some existing site accounts considerably expanded. It is the essential tool for anyone birding in this rewarding region.

Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds: West Midlands Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the Former West M_1
Artikelbeschreibung: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the former West Midlands County are collectively known as the West Midlands. This is a region of contrasts: from the bleak moors of Peak District to the mellow hills of the Cotswolds; or from the wooded hillsides and streams of the Welsh border country to the lush valleys of the Avon. Within its rich mosaic of habitats can be found a combination of northern species such as Twite and Black Grouse and southern ones such as Nightingale; western ones like the Pied Flycatcher and the eastern Red-legged Partridge. Black Redstarts maintain a tenuous presence in the hub of Birmingham and the Marsh Warbler can still be found in Worcestershire. This third edition has been extensively revised and updated, with several new sites added and some existing site accounts considerably expanded. It is the essential tool for anyone birding in this rewarding region.