Birds

The beauty and drama of the avian world brought to breathtaking life. From hummingbirds weighing less than a coin to monkey-eating eagles this is a unique celebration of birds, photographed and studied in their natural environments around the world. Explore the complete bird story: from their origins to bird watching locations, with up-to-date information on flight, anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitat, migrations and life cycles. Spectacular features on the most impressive birds, plus a huge catalogue that profiles nearly fifteen hundred different species makes this is a must-have for every bird enthusiast. This book is published with Birdlife International, the world's leading avian authority.

ISBN: 9781405306331

This easy-to-use, illustrated map is an essential guide to watching birds in Britain and Ireland. Featuring the top 346 birding sites including all RSPB reserves and additional Wildlife Trusts and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust sites, this new edition comprises 116 extra sites. It gives concise details on each site from descriptions of habitat and types of bird to be found there as well as opening times and the best season to visit each site, where relevant. On the reverse of the main map there are detailed maps of 15 major sites and information panels on many aspects of birding including a detailed list of bird observatories and the major seabird colonies to be found in Britain and Ireland. Complete with practical tips and information, this ideal companion to Bill Oddie's "Birds of Britain and Ireland" provides a handy reference tool for both the novice birdwatcher as well as the avid twitcher.

ISBN: 9781845373184

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.

ISBN: 9780002200370

Over 500 species of birds found in Britain and Europe, including not only residents and regular migrants, but also key vagrants from North America and Asia are covered in this guide. Artwork has been supplied by leading bird artists.

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ISBN: 9780749515874

A practical month-by-month guide to attracting birds to your garden. The Bird-friendly Garden helps you to make your garden into a haven for birds, whether it's a balcony, a courtyard or simply a window ledge. Each style of garden features full-page garden plan illustration by Gill Tomblin. There is also a section on unusual gardens, such as those near the coast. Each one is supplemented by suggestion for the best nest-boxes, feeders and bird-baths to install, as well as the best plants to cultivate.

ISBN: 9781856058452

The only comprehensive, full-colour, pocket-sized guide to significant British and Northern European birds. This completely new edition of the best pocket-sized bird guide around uses both photography and original artwork to provide a practical and attractive identification guide. Collins Gem Birds has easy-to-use identification details linked to full-colour illustrations for over 200 European species, covering all those that most birdwatchers could expect to see in a lifetime. Each bird entry includes notes on appearance, colour and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites. In addition, an introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.

ISBN: 9780007178605

In 'Birds of America' detailed colour artworks and photographs bring to life a vast range of species, with concise text on behaviour and habitat.

ISBN: 9781844760374

Covers over 250 of the commonest birds found in Britain and Europe. Each species is illustrated and described in detail in the text. The birds are organized by size. COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9780261674028

Divided by bird family, each identification plate is arranged to show similar-looking species together. For each one there are detailed identification illustrations showing the male, female and juvenile. These are supplemented by maps showing breeding and wintering locations, and voice descriptions of songs and calls. The information on "notebook" pages that follow describes and illustrate habitats, breeding and feeding behaviour and flight patterns. Protective Plastic Cover

ISBN: 9780007650798

This is a practical, informative and colour-illustrated field guide to 250 species of birds. It also contains distribution maps and complete checklists for easy identification.

ISBN: 9780753407448

This comprehensive popular book is intended not only for bird watchers, but for all nature admirers. It includes four sections of neat, elaborate illustrations and authoritative descriptions of 256 species of British and European birds composed according to their habitats, namely: Garden & Field Birds; Woodland & Hill Birds; Marshland & Freshwater Birds; and Sea & Coastal Birds. The guide also includes detailed information on which birds are useful, which harmful, how they live in summer and how they get along in winter; where and how they look for food and gather or hunt for it; nesting and breeding; natural enemies and migration.

ISBN: 9781840671391

This identification guide covers all the birds that breed and are seen regularly in Europe, plus a large selection of the rarer visitors, such as those from North America. The illustrations show the birds in a variety of plummages, while the detailed text describes over 500 species that may be encountered in the region. It features concise descriptions enabling easy identification, not to mention details of voice, habitat and distribution in Britain and Europe, plus an indication of the status of each species.

ISBN: 9781852237936

"Birds of the Indian Ocean Islands" is the first comprehensive guide to the bird life of a region that embraces Madagascar, the Seychelles group, the Comoros and the Mascarenes (comprising Mauritius, Reunion and Rodrigues). Together, these magical islands and the warm waters of the surrounding ocean host a total of 359 regularly encountered species, many of them endemic to the area, and all of them fully described here in clear, concise text. The species entries, which are accompanied by up-to-date distribution maps, highlight identification features, preferred habitats, current status and vocalization. Each species is beautifully illustrated to show plumage details. A special chapter discusses the practicalities of birding in the region's main locations. The plates, of which there are 71, have been superbly researched and executed by Norman Arlott, Hillary Burn, Peter Hayman and Ian Lewington - among the world's leading bird artists.

ISBN: 9781770071759

An informative series that provides, in a concise format, better understanding of animals and their habitats. Fascinating in its diversity, the natural world comes to life on the pages of these spectacularly illustrated volumes.

ISBN: 9781880908174

This is the only field guide to illustrate and describe every non-passerine species of bird in South America. This superbly illustrated field guide to the birds of South America, covers all the non-passerines (non-perching birds from Divers to Woodpeckers). All plumages for each species are illustrated, including males, females and juveniles. Featuring 1,273 species, the text gives information on key identification features, habitat, and songs and calls. The 156 colour plates appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference. Distribution maps are included, showing where each species can be found and how common it is, to further aid identification. This comprehensive and easy to use guide is a must for all birdwatchers visiting the region.

ISBN: 9780007150847

Basil Ede's thirty-six paintings, specially commissioned for this book, show us the birds in typical surroundings, making recognition easy. W.D Campbell's text amplifies the paintings by describing each bird for us, touching on its characteristics and peculiarities, its haunts, song, food and nesting habits. Hardback.154pp.Lovely colour plates.Forward by H.R.H Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

ISBN: 9780753709719

Beautifully illustrated throughout in colour from the author's own collection of photographs, this spectacular book is the work of one of the world's most-travelled authorities on wetland birds. The beauty of the bird life is set against telling explanations of how wetland habitats work and of their place in the international conservation scene. Still a haven for huge breeding populations of herons, storks, ibises, spoonbills, anhingas, cormorants, wildfowl, waders, and birds of prey, wetlands are some of the world's last and best wild places. Features: * Contains a superb collection of bird photographs * Describes some of the world's most important wetland habitats * Considers the important questions of conservation in these increasingly threatened environments

ISBN: 9780123227270

Why do pigeons bob their heads when they walk? Can talking parrots understand what they say? What do birds learn and remember? This is an unusual collection of curious facts about our feathered friends. It describes the fascinating behaviours and physiology of birds of all shapes and sizes - from the birds in our cities to the wild birds in rainforests and at sea shores, in deserts and plains. You'll learn how birds evolved and why some came to be flightless. You'll read of the wide diversity in bird courtship rituals and territorial displays. You'll discover the art of nest building and why some birds have such well-developed senses and memory. In short, "Birds" explains why these creatures do the things that they do, so you can more fully enjoy and understand the birds you see every day. Gisela Kaplan and Lesley Rogers, two leading researchers in animal behaviour, cover the latest findings in bird behaviour and tell stories of their personal encounters with birds throughout the world, collected in more than 20 years of research. Supplemented with photographs, the book is a companion for the curious birdwatcher, the serious student of biology and for any nature or bird lover.

ISBN: 9781865083766

This guidebook combines two markets clamouring for books and information -photographers and birders - especially information coming from an expert in both fields National Geographic. This book will appeal to buyers of two of National Geographic's strongest selling backlist titles: National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America and National Geographic Photography Field Guide. This sturdy, easy to carry, and information-packed guidebook brings the birder and photographer - from novice to advanced - the specifics on finding and photographing birds whether in the back garden or in a stunning natural setting. Author Rulon Simmons, 30-year birder and photographer gives you the best film to use, the best lens, the best time of day to shoot. While the photography guidance is for all birds, special tips will be given for favorite songbirds, raptors, and others. Find out how to stalk, lure, and pose a bird while staying out of sight. Full-colour images, excellent range maps, contact information, and superb index are included. 1. National Geographic, renowned experts in the field of photography, brings you the latest in their best-selling photography field guide series. 2. Excellent companion to the Field Guide to Birds of North America 3. Avid and growing market.

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ISBN: 9780792268789

For centuries, humans have admired birds for their spectacular plumage, beautiful song and dazzling behavioural displays, as well as envying their power of flight. This ability has enabled them to colonise most of the world, from tropical rainforests to arid desert regions and the frigid wastes of Antarctica. This book is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of birds. It traces the evolution of birds, explains avian biology and behaviour and gives information on the conservation status of various species. It also describes the remarkable ways in which birds have adapted to sometimes inhospitable habitats. This stunning book is packed with breathtaking images of every aspect of bird life and clear authoritative text. From their habitats, biology and behaviour to bird history and adaptation, this book will take you right into the wonder of bird life.

ISBN: 9780276440892

Whether observing what is feeding, nesting or bathing in your garden, or further afield, or trying to identify a bird on the wing, this guidebook is designed to be a practical, informative reference. Arranged by habitat for ease of use, the book is full of identification tips, details of habitat and calls for over 280 bird species - all those seen regularly around Britain and Ireland as well as some of the less common migrants.

ISBN: 9781843301196

"The New Birdwatcher's Pocket Guide to Britain and Europe" is a compact and concise pocket-size field guide to 430 species of birds that live in or regularly visit Britain and the rest of Europe. The guide is organized in scientific order, with at least six illustrations of each species. The written text is presented in captions and annotations, explaining how to correctly identify different species. Symbols show at a glance in which habitats each bird can be found and at what time of year each is present - both essential factors for correct identification. This portable field guide is for birdwatchers of every level.

ISBN: 9781857328042

This is a month-by-month guide to which birds to watch and when. The book illustrates the species most fascinating to observe in each month of the year, their behaviour and habitats. Illustrations accompany the descriptions of key birds to watch in Britain's varied habitats, from mountains and moorlands to woodlands and fields, lakes and rivers to cliffs and estuaries. A special "bird of the month" is featured in each chapter as well as key events in the birdwatcher's year such as moulting and migration.

ISBN: 9781851522927

A hobby guide to birdwatching. It shows readers how to find out about birds and what they can do to protect them. Contents include: getting closer to birds; using binoculars; sketching and photographing birds; feeding birds; birdbaths; and nesting.

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ISBN: 9780340715840

Features 100 British and European garden and coastal birds. This work is useful for the young birdwatcher.

isbn: 1842367587

The variety and splendour of bird-life around the world. These affordable flexi-bound fact books are focused on one topic. Each spread conveys ten key facts about an aspect of the book’s subject and accompanies this with a photograph and/or illustration.

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ISBN: 9781842360682

Stunningly illustrated and simple to use, this brand new, up-to-date, 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 by habitat for ease of use, it is ideal for both the beginner and the more experienced birdwatcher. With comprehensive and informative, jargon-free text, written by birdwatching expert Mark Golley, this book is packed with identification tips, details of habitat and calls for over 280 bird species - all those seen regularly around Britain and Ireland as well as some of the less common migrants. It is illustrated throughout with over 1000 spectacular, full-colour illustrations by Dave Daly, one of Ireland's leading bird artists. COVER PRICE £14.99

ISBN: 9781843305767

This identification guide covers all the birds that breed and are seen regularly in Europe, plus a large selection of the rarer visitors, such as those from North America. The illustrations show the birds in a variety of plummages, while the detailed text describes over 500 species that may be encountered in the region. It features concise descriptions enabling easy identification, not to mention details of voice, habitat and distribution in Britain and Europe, plus an indication of the status of each species.

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ISBN: 9781852237936

The curlew is the largest of the Paleartic waders, its long down-curving bill making it instantly recognisable. There are few other birds which can match the beauty of its calls. This book first describes how the curlew's habitat range has expanded considerably in the twentieth century to include many lowland breeding areas, and then examines its lifestyle. The various calls are set out, after which the breeding cycle is discussed in detail from the initial courtship through to the raising of the young. The book then deals with the bird's inland and coastal feeding habits, its patterns of migration and its enemies, inevitably including mankind.

ISBN: 9780747800903

This guide provides over 300 recognition profiles of British birds. Each one is accompanied by a drawing, a photograph and descriptive text.

ISBN: 9780276425042

Whether you own several acres of garden in the remote countryside or a window-box in an urban area, observing the behaviour of garden birds, from acrobatic tits to blackbirds in full song, can be an intensely rewarding pastime. "Garden Bird Behaviour" explores a wide range of bird behaviour including courtship, territorial behaviour, singing, nesting, flying, feeding, and migration; it's an invaluable guide that will help you get the most out of your birdwatching hobby. Written in a personal and encouraging style, with wonderful photographs and colour artwork, "Garden Bird Behaviour" is as enjoyable to read as it is informative. The emphasis is on observing the birds that frequent your garden and taking time to spot the different characteristics of each species as they feed, interact or raise their young, in order to gradually build up a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour.

ISBN: 9781845375973

Gardens are a haven for many birds, and millions of people enjoy watching them. But how easy is it to tell one species from another? "The Garden Bird Book" is now here to help. Packed with highly visual and easy-to-follow information, this book is a guide for anyone wanting to recognize and identify the birds that visit their garden. The book provides detailed, visual advice on how to attract birds to your garden: what types of food to put out, which bird feeders and nestboxes to go for, and what to do with seemingly 'lost' baby birds. Detailed accounts then look at the 70-plus species that occur regularly in British gardens. It includes annotated illustrations that aid easy recognition, with supporting information on key identification points, behavioural traits, breeding behaviour and feeding habits. A helpful note on confusion species is also provided, and a final section looks at some of the more unusual avian visitors to gardens. Stunningly illustrated and simple to use, "The Garden Bird Book" will teach you all you need to know about the birds in your garden and how to make the most of their presence.

ISBN: 9781845374969

Whatever the size, style or location of your garden, this stunning book gives you the perfect introduction to making the most of your space for birds. It provides opportunities for increasing the variety, number and regularity of birds. Written in a friendly and encouraging style, "The Garden Bird Handbook" is packed with practical advice and key information, ranging from planning and maintaining a bird-friendly garden, attracting, observing and feeding the entire range of likely visitors, through to a genuine understanding of bird behaviour. Illustrated throughout with wonderful photographs and full-colour artwork of the birds in garden settings, there is also a full and handsomely illustrated guide to garden birds, helping accurate identification. A special directory of plants that attract birds helps you plan your garden, and a month by month guide is packed with tips on what to look for. As well as the considerable pleasure to be gained from attracting and watching birds in your garden, there is an enormous contribution that you can make to their conservation. This book will help you develop the perfect garden for birds.

ISBN: 9781845375980

This handbook featuring 50 European garden birds is ideal for the young birdwatcher. A superb identification guide, it is also packed with things to do: Make a bird diary with sighting records, sketches and photos; Apply stickers to show you have spotted each of the featured birds; Use the pull out poster for making quick identifications; Check the ‘abundancy’ charts for when you might expect to spot birds.COVER PRICE £5.99

ISBN: 9781842363133

Covering British and European birds to be found in gardens, parks and other easily accessible areas, this guide enables even those living in towns or cities to start identifying the birds they see. Each species is illustrated with 2-5 clear colour photographs covering all the important aspects of the species including the male, female, the young and eggs. The text describes key features and each bird's feeding, song, breeding habits, distribution and occurrence. The guide devotes a whole page to the most important and accessible species. In addition, there is practical advice on how best to watch each bird. COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9780007703869

One of the greatest pleasures of having a garden is to be able to observe and identify the great number of different species which may feed, bathe and nest there, or simply fly over, particularly during periods of migration. For the first time, this book combines full identification and behavioural features of over 70 common gfarden birds as well as detailed, highly-visual information on attracting and encouraging birds to your garden. Stunningly illustrated, yet simple to use, The Complete Garden Bird Book will ensure that you get the maximum pleasure from your garden whatever its size or location.

ISBN: 9781843300359

A comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of Britain and Europe.

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ISBN: 9781851529445

The comical and colourful faces of puffins have earned them the popular name 'clowns of the sea'. On land, they waddle and hop amongst tussocks and rocks to and from their burrows. But, once in the air, they wheel and turn with great agility while underwater they use their wings to sail through the water. In this book, the author portrays the multifarious activities of these lovable seabirds during their breeding season and reveals how they live and survive at high altitudes.

ISBN: 9781901268195

Make your garden a more attractive prospect for birds with this guide, which shows how to create bird-friendly gardens - whether you've got a roof terrace or a terrazzo. Crammed with fresh insights into the secrets of bird behaviour, it also includes a guide to identifying over 60 of the most common European garden visitors.

ISBN: 9781405300728

Incorporating new illustrations and introduction, this is a new edition of this guide to more than 530 European birds, with distribution maps and descriptions of all species regularly present in Europe.

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ISBN: 9780753711453

What did we know about birds a thousand years ago, and how has our understanding developed? 'A History of Ornithology' offers a complete history of birdwatching in Britain, a classic for every nature lover's bookshelf. Today there is a huge interest in birdwatching as a hobby, and over the years amateur birdwatchers have contributed enormously to our understanding of the birds around us. At the same time, ornithology has developed as a science -- in the field, in the laboratory, and in the universities -- and birds have played their part in pushing forward the frontiers of biological knowledge. Peter Bircham looks at the history of British ornithology, spanning a millennium and exploring along the way the first bird book, the earliest British lists, various notable scientists, collectors and artists, the first studies of migration, and the challenges presented by classification. He traces the development of the British Ornithologists' Union and other organisations, and finishes with a review of the current state of ornithology in Britain.A History of Ornithology is an authoritative and engrossing account, packed full of fascinating stories -- not only about the birds but also about

ISBN: 9780007199709

Perfect for expert or fledgling birders, this is a practical guide to birdwatching in Britain and Europe. It offers expert advice on how to get closer to and see more birds in the wild, featuring profiles of all the commonly seen British and European species and listing the best birdwatching sites around Europe to advice on choosing and using birdwatching equipment. It is the ideal companion for any eager ornithologist.

ISBN: 9781405313520

This is the best beginner's guide to British birds. It covers 300 of the most commonly found birds in Britain and Ireland in a compact and easy-to-use format. Each species is beautifully illustrated in colour in its characteristic habitat with identification tips and background notes. In addition, the book carries a unique section on where to watch birds on RSPB reserves, including full details of opening times and how to get there. For this new edition, both the text and the maps have been revised and brought completely up to date to reflect changes in breeding and wintering patterns.

ISBN: 9780333907511

Get out in the garden and get spotting with the RSPB - the UK's No.1 bird-lovers' society. Find out how to identify birds and learn about their behaviour, from territorial disputes to courtship, with this pocket-sized guide. Discover which plants, feed and feedboxes will create a bird-friendly environment and have different species flocking to your garden. Then use the handy fold-out chart of over 40 species to identify the birds you are most likely to see. Pin it up and get the whole family spotting!

ISBN: 9781405318174

Compact and easy-to-use, this stunning guide uses the highest quality close-up photography to bring over 300 species to life on the page, and is the perfect pocket companion for bird enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience
Innivative photographic approach
Features the 320 most commonly seen birds in Britain and Europe
Clear and concise to ensure quick and easy identification
A truly portable guide for beginners and improvers
Fully authenticated by the RSPB

ISBN: 9780751336788

Britain's birds are among the best loved in the world, and also among the best studied. In recent times, these studies, rather like tabloid exclusives, have thrown up some surprising revelations and sullied a few reputations in the process. They have, above all, demonstrated that many of our birds lead much more complex lives than we previously thought. Following in the footsteps of the bestselling "Secret Lives of Garden Birds", this trip around Britain's principal habitats looks beyond the confines of our gardens and parks to expose the extraordinary hidden world of some our most familiar birds. We learn the secrets of romance from Mute Swans, meet the perfect father in the Guillemot, the estranged couple (of Chiffchaffs) who share the same territory, and enter the bizarre, high-rise society of the Dotterel in which women rule. We also meet the ultimate killers, both by day (Peregrine) and by night (Barn Owl), and encounter the only true living monster in Scotland. At the same time, we find out how all these birds cope with living in seemingly inhospitable habitats such as muddy estuaries, lonely moorland or open ocean. Dominic Couzens is an acclaimed writer and bird tour leader, whose popular monthly columns in BBC Wildlife and Birdwatching magazines have brought a fresh and dynamic approach to writing about birds and birdwatching. His previous publications include "Identifying Birds by Behaviour" and "Secret Lives of Garden Birds". Peter Partington's painting is widely admired for the uniquely vibrant and fluid style in which he captures the essence of bird behaviour. His previous publications include "Learn to Draw Birds" and Secret Lives of Garden Birds."

ISBN: 9780713675139

An all-new edition of this classic "Tony Soper" work, with completely revised text and brand new illustrations. This book covers everything you need to know about attracting wild birds to your garden, with details of what feed to put out to attract the maximum variety of birds all year round. It also includes nestboxes, pond building and gardening with wildlife in mind, with advice on attracting frogs, newts, toads, hedgehogs, foxes, badgers and other kinds of wildlife to your garden. It is beautifully illustrated with superbly observed watercolours and line drawings, capturing the essence of wild bird behaviour and appealing to the widest possible readership.

isbn: 0715324136

Wetlands are home to the greatest diversity of bird species in North America. In this comprehensive guide, photographer and naturalist Scott Leslie covers more than 70 varieties, including waterfowl, birds of prey, diving birds and perching birds. Each entry provides a complete profile of a species, including: appearance; behaviour; food; distribution/migration; related species; habitat; calls and sounds; family life; conservation concerns; a range map. "Wetland Birds" also includes a region-by-region guide to North America's most easily accessible bird-rich wetlands for anyone planning a bird-watching vacation.

ISBN: 9781552637227

'I wonder what that bird is in our tree?' If you have ever asked yourself this question then this is the book for you. This is an easy-to-use guide to 200 of the most common European garden birds that includes pictures of males and females, flight patterns and calls so you can quickly identify your visitors. It includes tips for encouraging different birds to nest and feed in your garden.

ISBN: 9780753715161