Selling for up to £8.99 in bookshops, this handsome book focuses on the 180, commonest species which are either native to Britain or regular visitors to these shores. Concise physical descriptions are given for each bird, both at rest and in flight, and distinctive behaviour patterns are also detailed.

Articulating the voice of a particular species is fraught with difficulty, but as birdsong can often be the key to identification this has also been included. The habitat for each species is briefly described. For migrant birds the information given relates to the British habitat. Nesting and breeding habits are also outlined, providing details of egg-laying and the number of broods produced.

Location maps show the distribution and range of each species, including seasonal migration patterns.

A Field Guide to the Birds of the British Isles has a handsome and heavy-duty plastic-coated binding that features fold-out flaps for section marking and page protection. The book is bound with secure double-stitch pages designed to give years of reference in the field. Although this volume not our smallest field guide, it has the best photographic illustrations.

Gloriously illustrated with large full colour photographs and with clear, succinct descriptions, this superb guide will enable new and seasoned enthusiasts to identify each species with confidence and extend their knowledge and awareness of the rich diversity of British birdlife.

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Author: Elizabeth Balmer

ISBN: 1 40544 392 8

Publisher: Parragon (Pub. 2005)

Pages: 255

Size(mm): 200h x 145w