A long awaited field guide to the birds of the British Isles by our best-known birdwatcher, Bill Oddie's Birds of Britain and Ireland is ideal for beginners. It as also an essential companion for any birder wanting to know more about over 250 species found in Britain and Ireland.

Bill Oddie's field guide is the ideal primer to launch yourself into the fascinating world of bird watching. There is no technical jargon to grapple with - the author's light touch and conversational style give the book a welcome down-to-earth feel.

What we especially liked about this guide:

The information delivered in this guide shows as keen an understanding of the reader as it does the birds! For example, I nice touch that addresses all age groups is the giving of bird sizes in centimetres and inches.

Weighing in at 610g and 148x210x16mm in size it may not be pocket-able - but it's definitely one for your backpack and library shelf.

Illustrated by David Daly, Stephen Message and Clive Byers, who are among Britain's most respected bird artists. Their fresh, vibrant style enhances this book's unique approach to bird identification.

"I loved the text - there seems to be absolutely no jargon. It's like having Bill talking to you." Birdwatching (magazine)

Soft back: 240 pages, high quality fully stitched spine for years of reference service.