All of the sites described in the second edition, along with a host of new ones, have been visited, verified & been given revised or new text. The bar graphs of seasonal distribution & the section on selected species of birds has been updated. Entirely new in this edition are a brief summary of the islands` biota, complete lists of mammals & of amphibians & reptiles. Combined with thorough travel advice & information on local contacts & societies, this exceptionally well organised & rigorous guide is more useful than ever. ...

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.

...

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. ...

A practical guide to observing, identifying & understanding birds. If you want to know what birds are likely to turn up in your garden or where to go to see spectacular bird-life, RSPB Birdwatching for Beginners is the best place to start. Perfect for the novice birdwatcher, with everything you need to know about observing birds in their natural environment, but packed with facts & details invaluable to the experienced birdwatcher. It features 250 of the most common species found throughout the UK & Europe, complete with photographs, descriptions, & distribution maps to aid in identification. It provides expert spotting tips & lists the best birdwatching sites along with what to look for in each habitat. Fully updated to include all the latest developments in photographic equipment & online technology as well as information on every aspect of birds, from their anatomy & behaviour to how to identify them in the field, RSPB Birdwatching for Beginners has everything you need to know. It is previously published as RSPB Birdwatching (9780751337334). ...

In mid-2017 Safe Haven published a guide to London`s street trees
- a sales & critical success whose first printing will sell out
...

Whether you are looking for a useful place to plan your next birdwatching excursion, or somewhere to record the birds you`ve spotted & where you`ve seen them, Birdwatching Notes will prove to be an invaluable resource. Use the note pages to write your favourite places to see birds, or plan your future visits to bird reservations. The journal

Includes:: sections on different types of birds & where to find them, including water birds, woodland birds & urban birds, & spaces to fill in how to identify birds in their natural habitats.

...

Alex Horne is not a birdwatcher. But his dad is, so with the prospect of fatherhood looming on his own horizon, Alex decided there was no better time to really get to know both his father & his father`s favourite hobby. So he challenged his dad to a Big Year: from 1 January to 31 December they would each try to spot as many birds as possible; the one who spied the most species would be the victor. Along the way Alex would find out what makes his dad tick, pick up a bit of fatherly wisdom & perhaps even `get into` birdwatching himself. Join Alex as he journeys from Barnes to Bahrain in this charming tale of obsession, manliness, fathers & sons, & the highly amusing twists & turns of a year-long bird race. ...

Learning birdsong is not just a way to become a better bird-spotter. It is tuning in: a way of hearing the soundtrack of the planet earth... Why do birds sing? What are they trying to say? Birdsong is not just about natural history. It is also about our history. We got melody from the birds as we got rhythm from the womb. This vital book
- with a free podcast
- takes you from winter into deepest spring, teaching you to how recognise song after song as the chorus swells. You start with robin, & end up listening to nightingales. Along the way, you will learn something of the science of birdsong
- the difference between song & call, the physiology of songbirds, what birdsong tells us about evolution, & indeed the very beginnings of life itself. The aim is to give you a flying start in birdsong so that, after reading this book, you`ll be listening to order, not chaos, to Bach, not white noise. You will be more aware of the wild world, & better able to understand it.


...