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Britain's Birds

An Identification Guide to the Birds of Great Britain and Ireland Second Edition, fully revised and updated
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Britain's Birds offers a comprehensive guide to the diverse bird species found across the UK. It is richly illustrated with up-to-date photographs and provides essential details on characteristics, habitats, and behaviours of birds. This book is an invaluable resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike, aiming to enhance the appreciation and understanding of Britain's avian life.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for birdwatching or an interest in the diverse avian species found across the UK. Featuring stunning photography and detailed information, it offers a comprehensive guide to identifying and appreciating the wide variety of birds in Britain, making it perfect for both novice and experienced bird enthusiasts.

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Britain's Birds

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Stephen Moss' 2020 Round up of Nature Books

A new, improved and thoroughly updated edition of the bestselling photographic guide—the only one to cover every bird, in every plumage, ever recorded in Britain and Ireland.

A bestselling guide since it was first published, Britain's Birds has quickly established itself as the go-to photographic identification guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland—the most comprehensive, up-to-date, practical and user-friendly book of its kind. Acclaimed by birdwatchers of all kinds, from the beginner to the most experienced, the guide has now been thoroughly revised and updated to make it even better than before. Combining the finest of identification guide content and presentation, this eagerly awaited second edition preserves the best of the first edition while covering twelve newly recorded species and offering a host of improvements that make identification easier.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of all the birds ever recorded in Britain and Ireland
  • Describes and illustrates all plumages likely to be encountered
  • Features more than 3,200 stunning photographs carefully selected to show the birds as you really see them
  • Outlines simple steps to help you identify any bird you see
  • Presents simple and accurate comparisons of similar and difficult species

New features include:

  • Coverage of 12 new species recorded since the first edition plus revisions to reflect the latest taxonomy
  • Coverage of all subspecies
  • Improved identification aids, including more than 400 new photos, enhanced photo annotations and many redesigned plates

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The second edition of Britain's Birds is praised for its comprehensive photographic guide featuring over 3,600 high-quality photos, covering all bird species recorded in Britain. Reviewers highlight its utility for both novice and experienced birders, noting the detailed images and updated information. Often considered an essential reference, it stands out for its depth and clarity, making it a highly recommended addition to a birder's collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691199795

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Illustration: 3,591 color photos.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Rob Hume is a freelance writer, editor and artist, with more than thirty books on birds to his name. Robert Still is publishing director of WILDGuides and a prolific natural history author. Andy Swash is managing director of WILDGuides and a well-known wildlife photographer and author. Hugh Harrop is an award-winning photographer and the owner of the ecotourism business Shetland Wildlife. David Tipling is one of the world's most widely published wildlife photographers and the author or commissioned photographer of many books. The five are also coauthors of British Birds: A Pocket Guide (Princeton WILDGuides).

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