Whether you are a fanatic birdwatcher or just a keen nature lover, birds make a rich & satisfying subject for photography. From those that are graceful & powerful to those that are colourful or bizarre, birds provide an ever-inspiring wealth of subject-matter. While the techniques of bird photography can be practised & honed on your own doorstep, one of its great pleasures is the challenge of capturing rarer species further afield. This book offers advice on planning a trip & provides a comprehensive guide to what are, in the author ...

We can hear birdsong anywhere, whether we live in the city or in the country. Without the musical backdrop provided by our feathered friends, our gardens, parks, woods, fields & wetlands would be relatively silent
- & much the poorer for it. This easy-to-use package of book & CD offers insight into the secret world of birds.
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Bird Songs From Around the World, an international sequel the acclaimed Bird Songs; 250 North American Birds in Song, gathers singular birds from six continents in a gorgeous new volume. Drawing from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's renowned Macaulay Library collection, Bird Songs From Around the World features a sleek, digital audio module housing 200 songs & calls of the world's most notable birds, allowing you to hear sounds like the rollicking cadence of South America's Helmeted Manakin or the alarm call of an Asian Fairy-Bluebird. Celebrated bird biologist Les Beletsky provides a succinct account of each species' distinguishing features with an emphasis on its unique vocalizations. Complete with richly drawn portraits of each bird, plus lavish spreads depicting scenes from each region, this dynamic book brings birds from distant lands to life in your living room. ' The worldwide selection is a superb sample of the extraordinary variety of bird vocalizations, each one identified by concise text & a beautiful painting. Sit back & enjoy a journey around the world of birds, by sight & sound.
- Rob Hume, Editor BIRDS, the magazine of the Royal Society for the protection of Birds. Bird Song has been an inspiration to people throughout our shared history. Their songs can seem as sublime as the most accomplished musician's, & together their chorus becomes an impromptu symphony. The dawn comes up anywhere on Earth, & the sound of birds comes with it. This book is not only a visual pleasure, as it also means that you can listen to the magic of bird song from the comfort of your favourite armchair.'
- Ade Long, Head of Communications Birdlife International. ' Dazzling paintings of 200 of the world's most interesting birds are matched with true-to-life sound recordings that can be enjoyed at the push of a button. Here's a coffee-table book to be heard as well as seen!'
- Greg Butcher, Director of Bird Conservation National Audubon society.


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This is a new "3rd & Bird" storybook, based on an episode from the new TV series. Samuel & Rudy are rehearsing for Mr Beakman's play. Muffin wants to be in the play too, but there is no part for her
- that is until all the props blow away. Muffin steps in & becomes the star of the play.
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A beautiful cutting die that can be used for various craft projects.

The perfect accessory that no crafter should be without,

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From diamonds hidden in a grandmother's pantry to a nun teaching a sex education lesson, Birdhouse is full of life
- & its flip-side.
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Have hours of fun piecing together this beautiful image featuring a variety of birds in a birdhouse!

This picture perfect

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37 beautiful illustrations of birds to colour & create! Pick up your colouring pens & pencils, & lose yourself in the creative world of Birdlife. Georgie Woolridge, influenced by patterns she discovered in India, has created these intricate drawings to aid relaxation & elicit creative meditation. Featuring species such as the kingfisher, mandarin duck, penguin, & peacock, each illustration in Birdlife is paired with an informative text about the bird. Take off into Georgie’s world & get ready to bring these wonderful birds to life. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781912827824 • Author: Georgie Woolridge  • Publisher: Elwin Street Productions • Format: Paperback • Pages: 80 ...

Details: Greenwich, south-east London Detective Inspector Jack Caffery
- young, driven, unshockable
- is called


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Birds are perhaps the most familiar of all animals, living so close to humans, providing companionship with song or with their endlessly active presence. This anthology contains images that are accompanied by a poem or extract from writers, including Shakespeare, Chaucer & Wordsworth along with contributions from less familiar writers. ...