One of a series of in-depth guides to birdwatching in different regions. Each book contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region & advice on planning birdwatching trips. This book on where to watch birds in Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire lists well over 70 individual sites in these counties which have consistently proved themselves to be excellent for birdwatching. New sites have been added, maps revised, site accounts re-written & all the information checked & re-checked. ...

Bird watching guide written by three of Switzerland's leading birdwatchers. Forty-five sites are described in detail, each with a clear outline location map. Information on access & accommodation is included for each site. Indexed by species cross-referenced to sites. ...

About this 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. ...

A guide to birdwatching in the Thames Valley & all the counties crossed by the Chilterns (Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Oxfordshire). This region

Includes:: some of England's best inland reservoirs & other wetland sites, as well as extensive areas of ancient woodl&, & traditionally-managed farml&. The volume contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region & advice on planning birdwatching trips.

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Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire & the former West Midlands County are collectively known as the West Midlands. This is a region of contrasts: from the bleak moors of Peak District to the mellow hills of the Cotswolds; or from the wooded hillsides & streams of the Welsh border country to the lush valleys of the Avon. Within its rich mosaic of habitats can be found a combination of northern species such as Twite & Black Grouse & southern ones such as Nightingale; western ones like the Pied Flycatcher & the eastern Red-legged Partridge. Black Redstarts maintain a tenuous presence in the hub of Birmingham & the Marsh Warbler can still be found in Worcestershire. This third edition has been extensively revised & updated, with several new sites added & some existing site accounts considerably expanded. It is the essential tool for anyone birding in this rewarding region. ...

All birders enjoy the excitement of birding abroad. However, many overseas trips are for business or for family holidays, & birding opportunities may be frustratingly brief. This book is aimed at all birders who would like to make the most of their trips abroad, even when birding time is limited. Following the familiar Where to Watch Birds style, it covers top birding sites which are within easy travelling distance of 60 of the world`s largest city centres. It

Includes:: detailed travel & access information as well as overviews of the sites` habitats, species likely to be seen, & advice on the best times to visit. Armed with this guide, a travelling birder will easily be able to plan an enjoyable few hours of birding, perhaps between meetings or connecting flights, even in an unfamiliar country.

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The sparsely-populated northeast of Engl&, comprising the counties of Northumberl&, Tyne & Wear & Durham, has much to offer birders. Its coastline

Includes:: some important seabird cliffs, as well as tidal estuaries which are highly attractive to wintering & migrating wildfowl & waders. The Farne Islands are famous for their spectacular tern colonies & other breeding seabirds including Eider. The entire coastline is good for seawatching & also highly attractive to migrating passerines with many rarities recorded. Inl&, the rugged & spectacular scenery of Northumberland hosts a range of upland species, & there are important reservoirs & wooded areas in the region. This second edition has been extensively revised & updated, with several new sites added & some existing site accounts considerably expanded. It is the essential tool for anyone birding in this rewarding region.

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Where to Watch Mammals: Britain & Ireland provides sites & useful information to enable the reader to find & observe every British & Irish mammal species, including all marine mammals. Britain`s mammals are relatively few in number, but include some notoriously hard-to-see, yet wonderfully charismatic species. There can be few people with even a passing interest in wildlife who would not want to see otters, red squirrels, bottle-nosed dolphins of Scottish wildcats. Even commoner species like the badger, roe deer & brown hare can be difficult to see without specialist knowledge Taking a species-by-species approach, the accounts give some background detail on the range, population & habits of the species, before providing a list of sites were that species can be seen. As broad a geographic as possible is given to maximise the chances of the reader finding a site local to them. The sites are mapped where appropriate, & the text is enlivened by a number of attractive line drawings. Introductory chapters cover general topics such as fieldcraft, equipment, & relevant legislation & good practice. This is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to watch wild mammals in Britain & Irel&. ...

Addressing one of the most politically turbulent periods in modern British history, philosopher Roger Scruton asks how, in these circumstances, we can come to define our identity, & what in the coming years will hold us together. To what are our duties owed & why? How do we respond to the pull of globalisation & mass migration, to the rise of Islam & to the decline of Christian belief? Do we accept these as inevitable or do we resist them? If we resist them on what basis do we build? This book sets out to answer these questions, & to understand the volatile moment in which we live. Roger Scruton slices characteristically through the fog of debate with this sensible & profound account of our collective identity; essential reading for anyone interested in what it means to be British, what that might come to mean in future, & who wonders how we can define our place in a rapidly changing world. ...

Over the past year we have seen the humble, inquisitive meerkat take over the world, & in Where's the Meerkat? that is literally the case. A family of meerkats are making a round-the-world trip, visiting some of the world's most famous & popular places & your task is to spot them in the crowd. Each page is intricately illustrated in full colour with a checklist of items & people to spot along with the meerkats. This is the perfect quirky gift for the meerkat-mad member of your family. ...