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A photographic field guide with detailed descriptions & information on feeding, nesting, habitat & behaviour. Includes over 900 colour photos.

This useful book on a sadly neglected area of Europe is not designed as an identification guide but is intended to provide information on breeding habitats and to assist visiting birdwatchers to find each species. It covers 154 species in all of which 33 had not been proved to breed before & a further 8 which are new to Portugal. B/w illustrations maps 368pp 1994

Systematic list for the year 2008. also includes articles on Gors Maen Llywd, North Wales Breeding Bird Atlas 2008 - 2011 - Progress so far, Wintering Blackcaps in North East Wales, WeBS counts for selected sites in North East Wales and Ringing Report 2008.

Report on a two week trip to these two Caribbean Islands. Details on travelling, accommodation and list of species seen.

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Describes 5 days birding in the Paphos/Troodos/Cape Greco triangle in the Greek sector of the island. Itinerary site details with maps species list. 16pp 1995

Contains a review of 1993 full systematic list Khor Dubai waterfowl, counts spring migration of lesser kestrel, status of booted warblers, first breeding record of cream-coloured courser, black terns and golden plover in UAE, Blyth's pipits and Blyth's reed warblers in UAE.

Includes detailed site guides with species lists, accurate site maps and a complete checklist. Travel details, car rental & accommodation.

During the past 5 years abundant information has been amassed on the birds of Atanasovsko Lake. This is now presented in this 2nd edition, providing updated, extended and amended information on the birds in this area. B/w illustrations, 44pp. 2004

by Andrew Cleave

photography Paul Sterry

An easy to use identification guide to common species.

116 species (including 29 orchids) are covered, with notes on each species and race, covering identification, habitats, distribution and rarity.

Details of reserves and sites, a daily log and systematic lists of birds and mammals.

This book is about the wildlife of the north of England. Structured around the photographs of award winning photographer Allan Potts it covers the desolate fells and uplands, urban and industrial decline, woodland and the coast. Background information on the wildlife featured and a short section on photographic techniques. 285 colour photographs, 160pp. 2000

B/w and colour illustrations. 160pp. 2005

Worm composting is becoming an increasingly important tool in the fight to elimate waste and reduce landfill. Includes chapters on how worms work, which worms to use, which bin is most suitable for your needs, the best uses for worm compost and much more fascinating information.

Showcases the birds in intimate and breathtaking environments, from sea and shore birds to night birds, honeyeaters and finches.

This is the first definitive photographic guide to woodpeckers, covering all 239 species. Detailed text looks in detail at the biology of the birds, with particular emphasis on field identification, along with voice, habitat, status, racial variation and distribution.

Conor Mark Jameson has spent most of his life exploring the natural environment and communicating his enthusiasm for it to family, friends and, more recently, readers of a range of newspapers and magazines. Shrewdunnit brings together the best of these dispatches, alongside unpublished essays, in a poetic and evocative journal that inspires and delights. Jameson's prose is fresh and in places irreverent, with a hint of mischief and a dash of wit.

During the 1960's through to the 80's, the public awareness and interest in marine mammals and their conservation had a marked beneficial effect on the numbers of whales, seals, dolphins and manatees killed for commercial purposes. Other serious threats to their existence are now widely recognised however - incidental kills during fishing, degradation of habitat, pollution and collision with vessels to name a few. The various contributors to this book review the history, current status and implications of marine mammal legislation, the interactions of marine mammals with fisheries and the current whaling debate. They evaluate recent efforts directed at the Florida manatee, the Hawaiian monk seal the North Atlantic right whale and other endangered species. Black and white photographs and illustrations, 576pp. 1999

Unlike the Where to Watch Birds series, which directs birders to good general birding sites, this guide takes individual species as a starting point and picks out the best places to see that species. Covers 500 species with information on distribution, habitat and movements, some hints and tips on finding and getting close to the species and a list of sites in all appropriate countries where the species can reliably be found.

Places the spotlight on the often dramatic circumstances which have pushed a large number of species to the brink of extinction and also highlights examples of cases where active commitment and hard work have improved the bird's prospects. Colour photographs, 276pp. 2008

Andrew Lack has updated, extended and transformed his father's work without losing sight of the original. Colour and b/w illustrations, 294pp. 2008

Presents information on the distribution and status of 448 species of bees, wasps and ants - the aculeate hymenoptera - which have been recorded in Kent. Distribution maps show how the distribution of many species has changed over time. Each map is accompanied by an individual account of the species, together with information on synonymy and the species' status in the UK and Kent.

A collection of watercolours and sketches from some of the field trips undertaken to produce illustrations for the Birds of Africa series. The text, based on the author's notebooks and journals provide anecdotes, 'incidents of the route', descriptive passages with a little poetry, and some history which enhances the underlying ornithological research. 176pp. 2010

Organised by counties; includes detailed maps.

81 sites 96pp

The seahorse is one of nature's most startling creations. To the ancient Greeks and Romans who found them washed up on the shore after storms they pulled the chariot of Neptune. Even to us today they seem out of this world. It is a fish but has the head of a horse, its fins move so fast they are almost invisible, it has a tail, but a curly one, like a monkey. There are up to 1000 species worldwide ranging in size from half an inch to twelve inches. New discoveries are still being made and the seahoese map is yet to be fully drawn.

This book examines the fluctuating fortunes of 137 species of birds. Many are birds of farmland in all its guises, from rich intensively cultivated arable land to the sheep grazed upland moors. Yet it is the loss of songbirds that people notice more than anything else. This title evokes the impact of the songbirds demise, the loss of the skylark from countryside areas where they used to be abundant, or the song thrush from rural and suburban gardens. It also points to the mystery of some of these fluctuations but detailed research has revealed many of the underlying causes. Essays on each bird are accompanied by a colour wood engraving of the birds and their eggs.

66 sites

A comprehensive guide which describes & illustrates over 430 species. Colour photos, maps, 256pp, 2002 edition

Barn owls are amongst the most charismatic of our owls, but their fortunes have risen and then plumetted. Covers the history of the barn owl in Britain in relation to farming methods. Discusses the barn owl's needs, habitats and biology.

Covering an area from the Gourits River in the west to the Storm River mouth in the east, this book describes and illustrates some 450 species South African wild flowers. Includes details of habitat and flowering period. Colour illustrations, map, 223pp. 1997 2nd edition

Nebraska is a place where plant and wildlife communities of different regions meet. From timbered river courses, to hilly dune fields, to pine forests, to mixed prairies and short grass plains. This guide leads you to 68 of the best places to see wildlife in this state. Illustration type: Colour Photographs, Map, 96pp. 1997

55 sites 216pp

Lists all 424 species recorded in Ireland up until the end of 1996. Each species entry includes English Irish & scientific name with brief status details. Rare bird occurences listed with month year & location. 40pp 1998

The natural disappearance of plants and animals has occurred for millions of years but today the risk of extinction hangs over thousands of species. Due to human population increases and our need for food, fuel, shelter and the earths precious natural resources, the erosion of habitats threatens the survival of creatures as diverse as the Black rhino and Horseshoe bat. Written by a team of expert contributors this authoritative guide provides insight into the range and reason of the world's theatened plant and animal species. Colour photographs maps 272pp 2000
 

After the death of the well known naturalist, forester and nature photographer, Don MacCaskill, his wife Bridget put together a book of stunning photographs with text that gives the reader a taste of nature through the seasons. Also includes poetry by Jim Crumley, each poem inspired by one of Don's photographs. Colour photographs, 160pp. 2004

A thorough biological study of the endemic Gaudeloupe Woodpecker. Looks at distribution and habitat, reproduction, population dynamics, foraging behaviour and all other aspects of its life history.

In 1931 James Lee Peters (1889-1952) published the first volume of his ultimately 16 volume Checklist of Birds of the World, completed in 1987. Today it is still an important work of reference. This new series will also be in several volumes with all bird species and subspecies listed according to the latest classification. This first volume contains the order Charadriiformes with English, scientific and German species names. Text in English and German.

Steppe birds are currently among the most threatened in the world. Authored by recognised specialists in the field of biology and conservation this title offers a multidisciplinary approach to the environmental threats that these birds face.

A first class photographic field guide but with a Korean text. The bird names are in English & Korean together with the scientific names. The photographs are all in colour and are of high quality. Colour coded distribution maps accompany each species account and cover a much wider area than Korea. In slip case 453pp 1996

Reviews the ecological and morphological adaptations of Tetraonidae and Phasiandae of the Soviet Union, based on available data and the authors many years of research. 302pp. 1992

The first comprehensive field guide to all raptors and owls recorded in Georgia. Describes 45 species including breeding birds, seasonal residents, migrants and rare visitors. Provides information on identification, behaviour, confusing species, habitat, food source, nesting and population status of each species within Georgia. Colour illustrations, distribution maps. 128pp. 2005

15 day list. 312spp. 16pp.

Provides simplified field reference to plants that are familiar, widespread and/or unique to the area. Illustrations not to scale. Map of botanical sanctuaries. 2000

50 colour photographs maps 96pp 1999

90 sites 96pp

This is a quirky little book and everyone should read it. Brimming with humour, information and bright ideas, it is a manual for understanding and caring for wildlife in the garden and countryside. It also offers hope for the future of our lovely planet. Colour photographs, 52pp. 2005

A presentation both on an area-by-area & a country-by- country basis of the detailed information found in the Threatened Birds of the Americas: the ICBP/IUCN Red Data Book. The author's objective is to make the information more accessible & useful to decision makers involved in the areas bird conservation issues & in the formation of national conservation issues.

Designed for leaders of Wildlife Watch, school or youth groups, this book aims to find ways of giving children a greater degree of choice and responsibility during their meetings. Full of games and activities, tips and suggestions. Includes activity sheets. 16pp. 2001

Shows how to grow and care for a range of wild flowers and examines the artistic, literary, medicinal and folkloric associations of individual flowers. This illustrated visual guide is a practical sourcebook for the gardener, a reference book for the garden designer or for those who just want to be able to identify different wildflower species or simply enjoy the beauty of the images. Colour illustrations. 96pp. 2004

The word "formication" describes the sensation of insects crawling over one's skin with an implied sense of horror and fascination. This book looks at the author's contact with invertebrates and is an engaging and humerous mix of natural history and human lore. The habits and idiosyncrasies of the moth, the leech, the ant and the slime eel are just a few of the hazards of being in contact with insects and invertebrates. Their bizarre adaptations and the work they get through to survive are described and also Coniff's hilarious encounters with the intelligent and eccentric people who study these creatures and their history are recounted. Black and white drawings, 222pp. 1997