A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe
Title | A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Peterson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1954 |
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Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Northern Europe
Title | Field Guide to Birds of Britain and Northern Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Detlef Singer |
Publisher | Crowood Press (UK) |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781852235963 |
This is an identification guide to over 300 species of European birds. Each species is illustrated with a superb half-page color photograph, and for many species there is also color artwork showing other plumages. The text for each species describes characteristics, habitat, distribution, breeding, and feeding habits.
Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe
Title | Pocket Guide to the Birds of Britain and North-West Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Kightley |
Publisher | |
Pages | 299 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780300074550 |
This invaluable book is the ultimate pocket guide to the birds of Britain and north-west Europe. Covering birds of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Britain, and Ireland, it describes 386 species, including all breeding species and all regular and scarce migrants. The definitive and accurate text highlights the key features that are required to make quick and safe identification. Almost every species is illustrated with a plate and all plumages regularly seen in the region are depicted. Similar species are compared to scale on double-page spreads as an aid to identification. Numerous maps are also included. Copublished with Pica Press
A Field Guide to the Rare Birds of Britain and Europe
Title | A Field Guide to the Rare Birds of Britain and Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Per Alström |
Publisher | HarperAudio |
Pages | 462 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Nature |
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P. Alstrom, P. Colston, I. Lewington For bird enthusiasts of Europe. The complete record of uncommon birds, from frequent vagrants to the most exciting rarities.
Birds of Britain and Europe
Title | Birds of Britain and Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Tory Peterson |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Birds |
ISBN | 0007192347 |
First published 50 years ago and never out of print, this is the classic birdwatcher's field guideFor 50 years Collins Birds of Britain and Europe has been the standard field guide, providing an concise guide to the essential features of bird recognition. This classic guide, now in its fifth edition, will be relaunched in new livery to attract a new generation of birders. The 'Peterson' guide is well-recognised for giving prominence to key identification features, so is ideal for beginners, as well as providing extensive coverage for more expert birdwatchers. In Peterson's words, 'the purpose of this field guide is to make it easier for 999 out of 1,000 readers to identify birds'. there are over 1500 colour illustrations by Roger Tory Peterson. The maps compiled by P. A. D. Hollom show the breeding range and winter range for each species.
Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe
Title | Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Lars-Henrik Olsen |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 275 |
Release | 2013-08-25 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0691157537 |
An indispensable color-illustrated field guide to the tracks and signs of Europe's animals and birds This beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included. This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout. Helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birds Covers 175 species Illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artwork Includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps
Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland
Title | Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Golley |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2016-11-17 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1472944402 |
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.