A novel of overwhelming emotional power, Birdsong is a story of love, death, sex & survival. Stephen Wraysford, a young Englishman, arrives in Amiens in northern France in 1910 to stay with the Azaire family, & falls in love with unhappily married Isabelle. But, with the world on the brink of war, the relationship falters, & Stephen volunteers to fight on the Western Front. His love for Isabelle forever engraved on his heart, he experiences the unprecedented horrors of that conflict
- from which neither he nor any reader of this book can emerge unchanged. With a new introduction from the author.
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Now it is possible to listen to the amazing variety of birdsong that enriches our environment simply by opening this newly formatted book. Delve into the absorbing text & beautiful photographs of each of the 150 birds whilst listening to their songs & calls. Among many others, the sounds you will hear at the touch of a button include the cries of birds of prey like the Red Kite, Osprey & Peregrine Falcon as well as the dramatic mewing or barking cries of several species of gulls that can be found both on our coasts & in the centre of towns. The recordings include the songs & calls of much-loved garden birds as well as the sounds of many wonderful migrants: the call of the Cuckoo that heralds the arrival of spring & the piercing cries of the Swifts that arrive later. The recordings also include sounds for mating or challenging a territorial rival: the rattling bursts of Woodpeckers as they drum their beaks rapidly against a hollow tree-trunk, or the strange bleating sound made by the Snipe`s outer tail feathers as it hurtles earthwards in its display flight. Concise descriptions are given of each species as well as fascinating nuggets of information. Did you know that the Nightingale sings by day as well as at night, & the Great Tit holds the record for the number of different songs & calls
- over 50
- it produces? With stunning colour photographs of each species, accessible & authoritative text & a unique sound module, this rich source of wildlife knowledge can be enjoyed at home or outdoors.

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Birdsville & Strzelecki Tracks across the north-eastern corner of South Australia including part of the Simpson Desert, on a map 1:1, 000, 000 from Westprint, annotated with GPS waypoints, 46 places cross-referenced to brief descriptions, etc. Coverage extends from the border area of Northern Territory southwards to the North Flinders ranges in South Australia, & eastwards to the adjoining region of Queensl&. Shading with names of main topographic features presents the landscape; colouring shows national parks & other protected areas. Road network indicates 4WD tracks, driving distances on all routes, locations of gates & grids, etc. Sections requiring entry permits are marked & annotated with additional useful information. Symbols show locations of campsites, caravan parks, fuel supplies, etc. 31 points are cross-referenced to a list of GPS waypoints, & 45 sites are cross-referenced to their descriptions on the reverse side. The map also shows the routes of early explores of Australia’s Outback. In addition to the GPS coordinates, the map has latitude & longitude lines at 1º intervals. The reverse side also

Includes:: a general introduction to the geography & history of this region, & other information for visitors.

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This is an indispensable guide to over 90 sites & areas, for birds as well as other wildlife. It contains a checklist of Indian birds & the first comprehensive checklist of mammals. 'I have been unable to find fault with the areas that I am familiar with & the maps are almost like visiting the site again. It is full of detail on both the major sites & a wealth of smaller sites, all of which are well worth a visit. This means that the book has something for both the first time visitor & regular Indian birders. This is a well thought-out book crammed with useful information; the authors are to be congratulated. If you wish to see Indian birds, this book is an absolute must.'
- Nigel Lindsey.
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Morocco is a paradise for birdwatchers with its coasts, islands, wadis, plains, forests, mountains & deserts creating conditions that are often very different from those found in Europe. The richness of these habitats is clearly illustrated by the 452 species which have been recorded so far. Fifteen years have passed since the publication of the first edition of this book. This is a very short period in the dynamics of bird communities, but a very long period in a country that has developed so quickly. The Government is encouraging development & tourism, for example in the Atlantic West Sahara, which opens up great new sites for birdwatchers. The most important & easily accessible of these new sites have been included in this second edition, & the original 15 sites have been increased to at least 50. ...

Because of Gambia's size the main sites listed in this book could be visited within a two week holiday. / Series: Detailed descriptions of the many major & minor birdwatching sites. Maps, accommodation suggestions, information on permits, access restrictions, best visiting times, & so on are given for all the most important sites. Descriptions are given on a selection of uncommon birds that may be seen. There are, however, few illustrations & travellers would be well advised to purchase a colour field guide to ensure that they get the most out of their birdwatching holiday. ...

This guide covers the Greater Antilles, which comprises five groups of islands & six countries. From Cuba, with about 360 species, to the Cayman Islands with just over 220 species, the Greater Antilles have recorded just over 550 species & this total contains more than 100 single island endemics & many more restricted range species making these islands a very attractive proposition to the visiting birder. The site accounts have details of location, birding strategy, accommodation &, of course, the birds. More than 80 sites are detailed, many with accompanying maps. A full species lists shows exactly what has been seen in each country, & the selective list helps to target the best places to visit. As well as covering the very best birding sites, the authors have also tried to include some locations close to main holiday centres used by birders with families. ...

The RHS Birdwatcher`s Notebook is a practical companion for every birdwatcher. As well as plenty of space for recording what you saw & when, it

Includes:: useful reference information on how to identify unknown birds & tips on how to make the most of birdwatching trips at home or away. Also included is an undated Year Planner for planning bird-watching trips & outings to make the most of seasonal migrations.

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This attractive, handy pocket book will appeal to all twitchers, birders, ornithologists & garden-tickers. There are many species of birdwatcher, & they`re all catered for by this unique book. From the serious (why vultures are dying out in Asia) to the bizarre (the parrot that can read minds); the informative (why waxwings have waxy wings) to the completely ridiculous (the avian footballing XI, starring Bobby Moorhen & Jimmy Grebes), ` The Birdwatcher`s Pocket Companion` takes the reader through a veritable aviary of notes, "es, facts & stats. But this book doesn`t just contain fascinating snippets of information, it also offers extracts from the finest writing about birds over the centuries. Gilbert White shares space with Chaucer, while Flora Thompson nestles up to DH Lawrence. The market for this book is huge: Britons are birdwatching like never before. The RSPB alone has over one million members, while sales of garden bird food topped the GBP100 million mark last year. Of the three leading newsstand wildlife magazines, two are about birds, & the ratings for Bill Oddie`s recent garden wildlife show, with its particular focus on birds, topped those of many soap operas. ...

This is Britain`s only Birdwatcheer`s walking guide on pocketable cards. This title features a box containing 50 walking cards filled with unique information on how to see local bird life on foot. Each has a different route fully described & illustrated on a large-scale, 1:25, 000 map plus details including illustrations of the species you may encounter. Pocket a card, leave the box on your bookshelf & enjoy your day out. A transparent sleeve is provided. If it rains, read the card through the transparent plastic sleeve. It

Includes:: walking routes linked with charming places to stay. The cards offer carefully selected places to stay linked with the walks. Combine great walking with memorable overnight stops. It

Includes:: birdwatching routes for everyone. A happy mix of routes around Britain`s loveliest towns & countryside, to suit both novice & experienced birdwatchers. Most are easy half-day walks, but some are more challenging two-day routes on folding out cards, ideal for a short walking break.



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