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Birds are one of the most popular and visible forms of all wildlife and are inextricably linked with the development of human cultures all around the world. Over the years some of the most eye-catching species of bird have been officially or unofficially adopted by countries as symbols of their national identity; there are now almost 100 national birds spanning every imaginable group from condors to parrots, trogons to frigatebirds. Both a comprehensive listing and guide book, this title provides a range of information from species data to how these birds have been used and abused through the ages. It recounts tales of how they came to be adopted and presents a wide range of official and cultural contexts where they appear from feathers in tribal costumes to stamps and currency.

Renowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant have produced landmark studies of the Galápagos finches first made famous by Charles Darwin. Now, in their richly illustrated new book, 40 Years of Evolution, the authors turn their attention to events taking place on a contemporary scale. By continuously tracking finch populations over a period of four decades, they uncover the causes and consequences of significant events leading to evolutionary changes in species.

An essential field guide companion covering difficult identification issues by looking at tricky species pairs or groups of birds and comparing and contrasting their respective features. Designed as a field companion, it supplements the standard field guides and provides much additional information.

Privately produced report with general information itinerary site details and maps. Ring bound 69pp. 2000

Details of 15 sites and information on 2 sites not visited. Daily log systematic lists of birds and mammals maps 33pp

Organised into four general geographical regions: Far Western, West-central, East-central & Eastern & within each region bird sites are identified on a county basis. Includes locality guide to refuge,s sanctuaries & other birding sites with species status & abundance chart.

A private report with useful travel & accommodation hints, location reports & systematic list (English names only).

Concentrates on where & how to find rare endemics & specialities of Panama & north-west Colombia. Site guides with maps & bird lists. Full systematic list with daily records.

This 10-day check list includes 1224 species & distinct subspecies (forms) of which 1092 have been recorded in Mexico.

An excellent privately produced report of three trips between 1989 & 1993. Covers all the usual logistical info and splits the country into six main areas each with more localised information.

Notes on seasonal birding habitat distribution list of accidentals occurrance bar graphs.

Complete checklist detailed site guides with lists & maps plus systematic list with daily records. A4 plastic bound. 38pp 5 maps 1992 Sargeant

A photographically illustrated account of one man's encounters with various British bird species with personal anecdotes & details of some of the photographic problems involved. Colour photographs throughout 64pp 1997

The aim of this new publication is to provide an up-to-date working list & to make a further contribution to the current debate on a very contentious subject. The author has applied his own logic retaining names which clearly honour well- known ornithological pioneers but has included the best of the proposed new names. The list shows Latin as well as suggested English names from all sides. 168pp 1994 Harrier

Includes all 19 species breeding in the county and all rare migrants recorded since 1975. Information on the top 10 sites in Hertfordshire. History of all species recorded in Hertfordshire from 1835-2006. Colour photographs, distribution maps and flight charts based on results of the 6 year countrywide survey carried out by volunteers. 142pp. 2008

Covers the results of the distribution survey carried out in Britain between 1993-97. The report also discusses methods for monitoring polecats the interactions between polecats & ferrets polecat ecology in lowland England & conservation recommendations. Colour photographs charts graphs maps 152pp 1999

A handy-sized field guide covering all the world's wildfowl. Written by a recognised American authority on wildfowl & penguins the illustrations depict most races & sexual differences where dimorphism exists.

Chris Knights is a Norfolk farmer whose acreage has become the centre for a remarkable partnership between farming and conservation. In a time of farming and wildlife crisis, this book is proof that practical high-tech farming can comfortably co-exist with some of Britain's rarest wildlife. This book presents a showcase of Chris Knights prize winning photography, combining memorable images with Robin Page's down to earth, often amusing text. 144pp. 2002

Covers over 70 top birding spots in detail. Maps, travel directions and annotated checklist to the frequency and abundance of more than 300 species of birds in the state.

Illustrated with more than 40 line drawings the book is a broad representation of local wildflowers concentrating on the more showy native & naturalised herbaceous plants of woods fields & wetlands. There is much site information with maps & visitor directions. A final section lists 700spp found in the region. B/w drawings maps 328pp 1995 Johns Hopkins UP

Essex is of national and international importance for many migrating and wintering wildfowl and waders which visit the estuaries. Further inland the Lea Valley, and other diverse habitats of woodland, parkland, heaths, commons, agricultural land and urban areas mean that you can see upwards of 100 species in a day with little effort. Analysis and summaries all the data collated and documented over the last 200 years.

With few large towns and a wealth of unspoilt countryside the bird fauna of Dorset is rich and has much to offer the birdwatcher. Presents a comprehensive overview of the status of every species recorded in Dorset. The accounts cover distribution and population trends, patterns in habitat use and conservation. B/w illustrations, graphs, tables. 520pp. 2004

Comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China.

Traces the beginnings and development of the study of natural history from the writings of famous scientists. Aristotle Linnaeus Thoreau Darwin and Huxley all featured. 499pp. 1988

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

Scale 1;1 500 000 & 1:500 000 for main trekking areas.

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.

by Nick Baker

This illustrated practical book explains what is happening in the natural world in each month of the year. Helpful hints on what to see and how to discover wildlife.

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.

Erich Hoyt brings us up to date on the lastest dolphin research answering and asking questions about the future of their threatened habitat social lives innovative feeding behaviours and their ability to learn from and communicate with humans. Colour photographs 64pp 1992

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.