Artikelname: The Birds of the Thai-Malay Peninsula Vol 1
Artikelbeschreibung: These well-illustrated volumes cover the birds of Singapore, peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand and the tip of Tenasserim (Burma) with their associated island archipelagos. David Wells? historically complete accounts draw on a full range of recent field and museum research. Over 380 species are described, including information on systematics, distribution, plumage, biometrics, status, habitat, food and foraging, voice, behaviour, breeding biology, moult and conservation. Together volumes 1 and 2 are the most complete modern summary of the birds found in the Thai-Malay peninsula.
Artikelname: A Field Guide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
Artikelbeschreibung: This guide covers all the species of birds found on the Indian subcontinent. It provides a companion for anyone travelling in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and should also be useful in peripheral regions for which few guides exist.
Artikelname: A Field Guide to the Raptors of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: In this comprehensive new identification guide, Bill Clark presents the latest information on tried and tested field marks for identifying the diurnal raptors of the Western Palearctic region. Forty-eight stunning colour plates, especially painted for this volume by artist N. John Schmitt, depict all the plumages for every raptor, both regularly occurring and vagrant. The plates are augmented by a forty-page colour photograph section. The accompanying text provides the reader with essential clues to identification: detailed plumage descriptions for each age, sex, and colour morph; sections describing flight, moult, behaviour, and distribution for every species; sections on similar species - notoriously difficult to identify - and how to distinguish them. Each account concludes with the range of measurements for length, wing span, and weight. This will be essential reading for any birdwatcher or ornithologist who wants to watch and identify the region´s raptors in the field.
Artikelname: A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago
Artikelbeschreibung: This is the definitive guide to the birds of these two lovely Caribbean islands. Lying close to the Venezuelan coast, Trinidad and Tobago hold many Neotropical species not found elsewhere in the Caribbean, and have a total bird list of over 450 species, making the pair of islands one of the most bird-rich countries per square mile in the world. Unsurprisingly, the islands are extremely popular with birders. This guide covers all species resident in or regularly visiting the islands. As well as field identification, it deals with habitats and status, range and subspecies, diet, nesting and behaviour. The introduction looks at the general ecology and history of ornithology in the islands.
Artikelname: A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors
Artikelbeschreibung: North America boasts a great and bewildering variety of eagles, vultures, true hawks, buteonine hawks and falcons. This is a new paperback edition of the groundbreaking Photographic Guide to North American Raptors (Academic Press). 377 colour photographs illustrate all 42 diurnal raptors found in North America at rest and in flight, in male, female, adult, juvenile and subadult plumages, with all usual colour morphs depicted.
Artikelname: Bird Songs and Calls of Britain and Northern Ireland
Artikelbeschreibung: This field guide helps to identify bird sounds. The guide is organised by habitat, with atmospheric backgrounds and voice-overs discussing how to tell the difference between each species, so the reader can quickly learn all the calls he can hear when visiting his local wood, or marshland RSPB reserve. Over 158 species are covered, the focus being on common birds and birds that are difficult to separate visually, but easy when the calls are heard. The accompanying booklet gives background information on each species, plus an introductory section on bird song, where and when it can be heard, and how to make your own recordings
Artikelname: Birds and Mammals of Cyprus
Artikelbeschreibung: Contents: geographical data; geology; emergence of Cyprus; unification of the two islands; climate; vegetation and flora; shooting and poaching; birds; sea mammals; land and flying mammals; birds -- index of Latin names; birds -- index of English names.
Artikelname: Birds of Africa South of the Sahara
Artikelbeschreibung: This title describes and illustrates all of the birds found in Africa south of the Sahara (the Afrotropic region), including Socotra and islands in the Gulf of Guinea. The guide covers nearly 2100 species and features more than 340 plates. The illustrations portray the most distinctive plumages, as well as diagnostic flight patterns and other details where necessary. Despite the breadth of its coverage, the volume is compact enough to be used in the field and follows the standard field guide format.
Artikelname: Birds of Belize
Artikelbeschreibung: Central America is a wonderful birding area, supporting a rich and diverse avifauna. Belize is one of its more accessible and tourist-friendly countries, beginning to rival Costa Rica as the most popular Central American birding destination of all.
The colour distribution maps indicate the range of breeding and visiting species. This is the first guide ever published to the birds of Belize, and will be a vital aid to all those birdwatching in this spectacular country.
Artikelname: Birds of Europe with North Africa and the Middle East
Artikelbeschreibung: A Highly Illustrated Guide Covering All But A Few Of The Western Paleactic's Breeding Birds, And Includes Information On All Regularly Encountered Vagrants.
Also available in softback at £16.99
Artikelname: Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania (3rd revised edition)
Artikelbeschreibung: This field guide is an abridged edition of the very successful Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania written by the same authors. It covers all 1089 bird species known from the region, including vagrants. This book combines the format and detailed treatment of the larger version with the convenience of a field guide. All the species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species.
Artikelname: Birds of Madagascar: A Photographic Guide
Artikelbeschreibung: This is a comprehensive photographic guide to 260 species of Madagascan avifauna. A few species for which no photographs are available are depicted in colour paintings by Mark Andrews. It should be of interest to the increasing number of birdwatchers visiting the island.
Artikelname: Birds of Northern India
Artikelbeschreibung: A successor to "Birds of the Indian Subcontinent", by the same authors, this handbook explores the birdlife of northern India and Pakistan. The plates are accompanied by text that highlights the identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status of the birds. The text is on pages facing the plates for easy reference, and there are distribution maps for every species.
Artikelname: Birds of Northern South America - Volume 1
Artikelbeschreibung: This is the first comprehensive identification guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Over 2,250 species are described in depth in the text, describing geographical variation, identification, status, habitat, voice and taxonomy. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration.
A companion to Birds of Northern South America: A Field Guide.
Artikelname: Birds of Northern South America - Volume 2
Artikelbeschreibung: This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Over 2,250 species are accurately illustrated with a total of 6,000 images. Concise caption text appears on the plates and distribution maps appear opposite the plates. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration. A companion to Birds of Northern South America: Identification, Distribution and Taxonomy.
Artikelname: Birds of Southern India
Artikelbeschreibung: This guide is a successor to the much acclaimed Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by the same authors. Covering southern India, the superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status. The text is on facing pages to the plates, for easy reference. Like previous guides covering Bhutan, Northern India and Nepal, this guide is a perfect size for use in the field and will be an essential companion when visiting this region.
Artikelname: Birds of the Dominican Republic & Haiti
Artikelbeschreibung: The Dominican Republic and Haiti make up the island of Hispaniola, which is the second largest island in the West Indies, after Cuba. The Dominican Republic is a popular destination for birders as there are several endemics on the island, one of which, the Palm Chat, is in it's own unique family. In this book all 302 species known to have occurred on the island are described and illustrated, and information on the biology and ecology of the birds is also given. This is the first comprehensive field guide devoted to the birds of Hispaniola, providing new information from the authors' personal research.
Artikelname: Birds of The Gambia and Senegal
Artikelbeschreibung: The Gambia is a top birding destination, combining a terrific diversity and concentration of species with a good tourist infrastructure. It is the perfect introduction to African birding. Over 660 species are described in the text and most are illustrated on the colour plates. This is the standard field guide to one of the world?s most popular and impressive birding regions.
Artikelname: Birds of The Gambia and Senegal (Revised Ed)
Artikelbeschreibung: The Gambia is a top birding destination, combining a terrific diversity and concentration of species with a good tourist infrastructure. It is the perfect introduction to African birding. Numerous regional specialities guarantee enduring popularity with more experienced 'world-listers'. This is the standard field guide to one of the world's most popular and impressive birding regions. It is illustrated with 48 stunning colour plates, depicting each species in all its plumages. These plates are supplemented by useful line drawings and figures. The concise text has been exhaustively researched, and reflects the considerable field experience of the authors. It includes essential information on field identification, as well as voice, behaviour, habitat and distribution. The introduction provides an overview of the region's history, geography and ecology. The clear layout and practical format make this book ideal for use in the field.
Artikelname: Birds of the Mediterranean
Artikelbeschreibung: Covering all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean, this guide is illustrated throughout with stunning photographs.The regions examined cover some of the most distinctive and bird-rich habitats in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, places as popular with sun-seeking holiday-makers as they are with birders. Designed to appeal to both audiences, the guide features photographs of the region's birdlife, with concise descriptive text on facing pages. Digital manipulation of the photographs has been used to ensure a consistent depiction of light conditions, making comparisons between the images easier.
Artikelname: Birds of the Middle East
Artikelbeschreibung: This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this region. It covers all the species, including vagrants, found in the Arabian peninsula (including Socotra), Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Cyprus. Over 700 species are described in concise text with full details of pulmage and voice. Distribution maps appear opposite the plates and are annotated with each species' status and preferred habitat. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region, which is of such importance to both the indigenous species and those which pass through on migration.
Artikelname: Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of the Galápagos Islands
Artikelbeschreibung: Until the discovery of the islands in 1535, the flora and fauna of the Galápagos evolved in isolation, producing strange and marvellous species. Nowadays many people visit the islands to see the unique wildlife and still encounter almost all these species. This compact, well thought out and clearly presented book provides a comprehensive guide to the terrestrial vertebrates on Galápagos. The innovative use of digital technology has produced a remarkable collection of plates. This informative guide will help everyone, from beginner to experienced naturalist.
Artikelname: Birdwatching on Spain's Southern Coast: Costa Del Sol, Costa De Almeria, Costa Del La Luz, Donana and Some Inland Sites
Artikelbeschreibung: Birdwatching on Spain's Southern Coast
Artikelname: Chamberlain's Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands
Artikelbeschreibung: Following in the format of Sasol Birds of Southern Africa, this guide presents all the birds of Madagascar and the other Indian Ocean islands (Seychelles, Reunion, Mauritius and Mascarenes), a great many species of which are endemic to these islands.
In field guide form, this text presents concise descriptions of each species, highlighting diagnostic features for ease of identification. Differences between sexes and plumages are discussed as well as the status of the bird, its habitat and call.
Distribution maps accompany each entry. The birds are illustrated in full colour and where necessary are depicted in all plumages relevant to identification (male, female and immature).
In-flight illustrations present the bird from above and below, providing comprehensive coverage of the birds in the field.
Artikelname: Collins Bird Guide;The Most Complete Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe
Artikelbeschreibung: Provides all the information needed to identify any species at any time of the year, with detailed text on size, habitat, range, identification and voice. Accompanying every species entry is a distribution map and numerous illustrations to show the species in all the major plumages (male, female, immature, in flight, at rest, feeding, etc). Each group of birds has an introduction, which covers the major problems involved in identifying or seeing them, including: how to organize a sea watching trip; how to separate birds of prey in flight; and which duck hybrids can be confused with which species.
Artikelname: Field Guide - Birds of Southern Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: More than 100,000 copies of this popular field guide have been sold over the world. It is a practical identification handbook for bird-watchers who want to know, quickly and accurately 'What bird is that?'. It includes distribution maps for each region and photographs of each species.
Artikelname: Field Guide to Birds of Cuba
Artikelbeschreibung: This field guide is dedicated to Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean. It provides a brief and informative summary of what is known about the birds of Cuba, making it useful for birders and tourists alike.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of Australia
Artikelbeschreibung: Australia has a remarkable avifauna. Of the 760 species, around 240 are endemic. This field guide, now in its seventh edition, has long been the standard reference for the birds of Australia.
There are 20 new plates, and a new distribution map for each species showing subspecies distribution where appropriate. Over 1000 black and white illustrations, many new or redrawn, illustrate behaviours, flight silhouettes, detailed comparisons between related species and other useful identification pointers. This classic work has sold over 400,000 copies in its lifetime, and remains the definitive guide for this country.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of Bhutan
Artikelbeschreibung: A guide to the ornithology of Bhutan, a country of great physical beauty and, unusually, one with much of its primary forest intact. It covers all 555 species regularly recorded in the country and includes a list of vagrants.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of Chile
Artikelbeschreibung: This is a field guide covering all species occurring in the country of Chile. Chile holds a great diversity of habitat types, from the Andes in the north down to the tundra and sub-Antarctic rainforest of Tierra del Fuego in the far south. Chile supports an interesting range of breeding and visiting birds, including nine species found nowhere else in the world. This guide features concise, identification-focused text positioned opposite the colour plates to allow quick and easy reference. Detailed distribution maps are provided for every species, completing the essential field guide to the birds of this spectacular and tourist-friendly country.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of Nepal
Artikelbeschreibung: This is a field guide to 760 species of bird found in Nepal, which is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world. It offers plates with text on facing pages for at-a-glance reference and covers identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of Seychelles
Artikelbeschreibung: A guide to 242 species of birds in Seychelles illustrated in colour including 26 endemics. Information on the islands' geography, climate and birdwatching sites is also included in the introduction.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde
Artikelbeschreibung: This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spetacular region. It covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, MAdeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 species are illustrated with full details all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of the Solomons, Vanuatu and New Caledonia
Artikelbeschreibung: Situated in the Southwest Pacific, this region boasts a colourful and intriguing range of birds. Of the 362 species covered, 117 are endemics. The colour plates in this guide which is primarily intended for field use depict every species, showing plumages, races and colour morphs, and there are 340 colour distribution maps. The facing-page layout, with colour plates opposite the relevant species descriptions, makes at-a-glace reference easy for anyone interested in the birdlife of the Pacific.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of the West Indies
Artikelbeschreibung: This field guide covers all species occurring in the West Indies with concise text on facing pages covering all aspects of field identification. Aimed at experienced birders and interested laypersons alike, it is a lightweight and easy-to-use field guide to the spectacular West Indian avifauna.
Artikelname: Field Guide to the Birds of Western Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: This new field guide uses all of the plates from Birds of Western Africa, with a concise, authoritative text on facing pages, to create a conveniently-sized, lightweight field reference covering all 1285 species found in the region. The book also has an updated colour distribution map for ech species, conveniently placed on interleaved pages within the colour plates. A number of new images have been painted for this new field guide and several of the plates have been replaced. This is the first comprehensive field guide to cover the birds of this exciting region, and will enable birders to identify any species found in any of the countries covered.
Artikelname: Flight Identification of European Seabirds
Artikelbeschreibung: This is an essential guide for seawatching, specifically designed to address the particular problems and limitations of this kind of birding. The authors have selected the very best and most useful images of European seabirds in flight, and complemented them with a detailed, identification-focussed text.
This is a unique work that will surely become a standard part of every seawatcher?s kit.
Artikelname: Galapagos Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide
Artikelbeschreibung: The Galapagos form Ecuador's best-known national park, and this is a comprehensive guide to the wildlife of the islands. A geological, climatic, and historical introduction to the islands is followed by coverage of the islands' unique plants, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, and seashore underwater creatures. This guide to the wildlife to be found there includes detailed walking tour plans as well as background information to the history and evolution of the islands.
Artikelname: Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America
Artikelbeschreibung: Another ground-breaking title in the highly acclaimed Helm Identification series, this book looks at this popular family in great detail. It covers almost all of the world's species, and includes some of our most familiar seabirds as well as many little-known and globally threatened species.
This guide, like the others in the series, combines comprehensive text with beautiful and accurate illustrations, and many colour photographs. Confusion species are covered in particular detail. The very latest information on habitat, range, movement and breeding behaviour is a accommpanied by large, full-colour maps.
Artikelname: Hummingbirds of North America: The Photographic Guide
Artikelbeschreibung: The first-ever guide to focus on the field identification of North American hummingbirds. Illustrated by over 200 stunning photographs picked specifically to show identification criteria, the book also includes newly discovered field marks. All 22 species found in North America are described, plus 4 more that can be expected as vagrants or occasional visitors in the near future. The problems posed by hybrids receive special attention as well as the identification of females and juvenile males.
Artikelname: Identifying Birds by Behaviour
Artikelbeschreibung: This practical illustrated field guide is designed for identification of birds by the way in which they fly, feed and flock, as well as by their appearance. Looking at different aspects of bird behaviour often makes it easier to compare and identify birds that appear similar. This book presents the information in an easy-to-understand, visual way, mainly through a wealth of illustrations showing physical features, flight patterns, habitat and other distinctive characteristics. This book covers the birds of Britain and Europe arranged into bird families for ease of reference, plus overview of habitat and distribution, with over 1,000 colour illustrations of birds as you will actually see them in the field.
Artikelname: Old Lossiemouth
Artikelbeschreibung: Old Lossiemouth is a wonderful read with sound research backed up by Donald Stewart's exceptional local knowledge. Photographs include the cave dwellings at Covesea, local worthy Alexander Thomson and local hero Ramsay MacDonald. Local industries featured include the Morayshire tile works in addition to farming, fishing and quarries. The book's great strength is its stories of 'Old Lossie' - find out why Lossie locals are known as 'dogwallers' and what Miss Asquith, daughter of the Prime Minister, had to contend with at the Moray Golf Club.
Artikelname: Pocket Guide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
Artikelbeschreibung: This field guide covers all of the species found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. It is a companion field guide to the much acclaimed major reference work Birds of the Indian Subcontinent -also published by Christopher Helm and written by the same authors. 153 stunning colour plates illustrate all 1300 species found in the region, and the facing text provides succinct information on identification. The Pocket Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent is the ideal field guide for this wonderfully bird-rich region, and this revised reprint contains updated information on taxonomy and distribution.
Artikelname: Sasol Birds of Southern Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: This comprehensively revised edition of Sasol Birds of Southern Africa ensures up-to-the-minute information, latest taxonomy and an advanced technique for improved field identification. Already established as a leading field guide to birds of the region, Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has now been revised by its authors to bring it abreast of latest developments and discoveries in the birding world. The new edition incorporates the most recent information about bird taxonomy, presenting a host of recently recorded species splits and correcting previous mis-identifications.
New names - based on recommendations of the International Ornithological Committee - have been added, and name hyphenation updated. The checklist, reading list, family summaries, cross-references to species accounts, and societies an club details have also been updated.
All distribution maps have been reviewed, and feature dual shading to show relative abundance of a species in the region, as well as crosses to indicate occurrence of vagrants.Numerous illustrations have been updated and revised and, where necessary, plates have been cleared of superfluous foliage detail. A new feature of this edition is the insertion of labels to the illustrations, indicating distinctive features for quick identification.
Artikelname: Sasol Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of Southern Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: This new edition of "Sasol Birds" is larger in both size and extent; a new section deals with the identification of "problem species", or those which are difficult to tell apart. Intended for use in the field, the text is pitched at a level to appeal to beginners, although the detail suggests it may also be of interest to more serious and professional birdwatchers.
Each species account provides the bird's common name in English and Afrikaans; its scientific name; its Roberts number and its length; key points to look for when identifying the species; plumage descriptions of the male, female and immature, breeding and non-breeding birds where applicable; and typical behaviour, voice, habitat, nests and food. Distribution information is shown by means of a colour map, and the whole book is colour-coded according to the different bird groups.
Artikelname: Seabirds: An Identification Guide (Second Ed)
Artikelbeschreibung: This revised edition of Harrison's guide to seabirds of the world, with full colour paintings of 1600 birds covering 312 species, has been updated to include recent research. The illustrations usually show several views of a species and each bird has been given an individual account. The text treats each species in depth, stressing the various distinct colours forms within species and closely examining the sub-species. Flight, behaviour, distribution and similar species are fully discussed. Each illustration has a facing caption page which is cross-referenced to the main body of the text for quick identification.
Artikelname: The Analysis of Owl Pellets
Artikelbeschreibung: Owls feed mainly on small mammals, swallowing their prey whole. The indigestible parts are regurgitated by the owl in the form of compact pellets which contain mammal skulls, bones and teeth, and invertebrate remains. Analysis of these pellets can be used to learn not only what the owl has eaten, but which small mammal species are present in the locality. Owl pellets are particularly useful for detecting the presence of less common species such as water shrew, dormouse and harvest mouse. This book describes how to dissect pellets, identification of skulls and other bones, estimating size and weight of prey, and gives examples of pellet analyses showing what can be learned from them.
A superb introductory guide to this fascinating aspect of mammal study.
Artikelname: The Birds of Ecuador: Field Guide Vol 2
Artikelbeschreibung: This is a comprehensive identification guide to the avifauna of Ecuador, with colour plates of all species, together with plumage descriptions and distribution maps.
Artikelname: Tracks and Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe
Artikelbeschreibung: Featuring updated data for this second edition, this is a field guide to the tracks and signs of European birds. It describes, with colour illustrations, the many physical signs that can be found in the field. From feathers and skulls to prey remains and pellets, the volume seeks to enable the field ornithologist to establish the presence of a species without necessarily ever encountering the bird itself. Using the information provided, readers should be able to learn much about their local birds' habitat use and lifestyles. This edition includes ten new plates of artwork, and covers a number of new species.
Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Britain
Artikelbeschreibung: The best birdwatching sites in Britain are covered in this guide. Included are detailed maps of the larger sites, plus general maps of the regions covered. Each site is considered in terms of "Habitat", "Timing", "Access" and "Calendar", allowing birders to get the best out of their excursions.
Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Artikelbeschreibung: A revised and expanded edition of this useful guide for any birdwatcher in the counties of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All significant birdwatching areas in the region are analyzed, providing all the information necessary to make the most of each trip, whatever the time of year.
Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in North and East Spain
Artikelbeschreibung: A site guide to north and east Spain ranging from the Pyrenees to the sun-drenched Catalan coast, an area which is rich in birdlife and full of potential for visiting birders. The 189 sites are described in terms of habitat, access and the especies to be seen.
Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Artikelbeschreibung: This new edition covers all of the best birding sites in the south-western counties of Somerset, Avon, 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 of the fine wetlands in the Somerset Levels, and many inland reservoirs, as well as upland areas, quality farmland and a varied coastline. This guide describes each site in terms of habitat, species, access, timing and calendar, enabling all birders to get the best out of any birding excursion in the region at any time of the year.
Artikelname: Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain:The Definitive Guide to Finding Birds in Andalucia, Extremadura and Gibraltar
Artikelbeschreibung: A revised and updated edition covering all the major birdwatching sites in Southern and Western Spain: Donana, Monfrague, La Serena, Tabernas desert, Jerte Valley and Gibraltar.