Britain's Birds: An Identification Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland (WILDGuides)

Rob Hume, Robert Still, Andy Swash, Hugh Harrop, David Tipling

ISBN 10: 0691158894 / ISBN 13: 9780691158891

Editore: Princeton University Press, 2016

Britain's Birds: An Identification Guide to the Birds of Britain and Ireland (WILDGuides) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Codice articolo 7719-9780691158891

Riassunto:

The only photographic guide to cover every bird, and every distinct plumage, ever recorded in Britain and Ireland

Britain's Birds will be enjoyed, valued and constantly referred to by all bird watchers—whether beginner, experienced or professional. This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and practical bird book of modern times, featuring an unrivalled selection of photographs that show all the plumages you are likely to see. Focusing on identification, and containing maps, facts and figures on numbers and distributions, this breakthrough publication was devised by a team of lifelong birdwatchers, all with many years' experience of showing people birds and producing user-friendly field guides.

• Comprehensive coverage of every bird recorded in Britain and Ireland
• The only photographic guide to show all plumages likely to be encountered
• More than 3,200 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key identification features
• Many photographs of individual rare birds identified in Britain and Ireland
• Simple steps to help you find and identify any bird you see
• Pages designed to allow easy and accurate comparison
• Latest information on status, population, distribution and conservation designations
• Distribution maps featuring summer, winter and resident ranges, plus details of migration routes to and from Britain and Ireland

Informazioni sull?autore: Rob Hume, a freelance writer and editor for 35 years and editor of RSPB publications from 1983 to 2009, was Chairman of the British Birds Rarities Committee, and has led wildlife holidays in the UK, Europe and Africa. Robert Still, co-founder and publishing director of WILDGuides, is an ecologist and widely travelled naturalist. Working in computer graphics since their inception, he has developed a high level of expertise in digital imaging and designed many books. Andy Swash has been involved professionally in nature conservation since 1977 and is managing director of WILDGuides. A renowned photographer, he leads photographic tours worldwide, and has devised, co-authored and edited many books. Hugh Harrop founded the ecotourism business Shetland Wildlife and is one of Shetland's top birders and naturalists. His award-winning photographs have been published throughout Europe and North America. David Tipling, one of the world's most widely published wildlife photographers, is author or commissioned photographer for many books and writes regularly for leading wildlife and photographic magazines.

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Titolo: Britain's Birds: An Identification Guide to ...
Casa editrice: Princeton University Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2016
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good