Top 100 Birding Sites Of The World

Product Description

If you have ever dreamt of seeing King penguins in Antarctica, cassowaries in Queensland or cocks-of-the-rock in Peru, then this book is for you. Top 100 Birding Sites of the World features detailed accounts of the best birdwatching sites in the world, giving background & first-hand experience of what you can find there. Each is ranked from one to 100. The expertly written & very readable text is backed up by lavish photos of the birds & scenery at each of the chosen hot-spots, including rare images of amazing species & some of the world's best avian spectacles such as the snow goose 'blizzard' at Bosque del Apache & the swarms of lesser flamingos on Africa's Rift Valley Lakes. Coverage is global, with sites from across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North & South America & Antarctica. Whether you want to use it to plan your holidays for years to come, or just as an inspirational book to dip into, Top 100 Birding Sites of the World will have a wide appeal for all those with an interest in birds & birdwatching. About the Author Dominic Couzens is an ornithologist based in Dorset. He writes for BBC Wildlife & Bird Watching & has written many books.