This completely new edition of the best pocket-sized bird guide around uses both photography and original artwork to provide a practical and attractive identification guide. Collins Gem Birds has easy-to-use identification details linked to full-colour illustrations for over 200 European species, covering all those that most birdwatchers could expect to see in a lifetime. Each bird entry includes notes on appearance, colour and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites.In addition, an introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.
RRP:
£4.99
Published Date:
01/03/2004
ISBN:
0-00-717860-3
Format
Paperback Hardback
Author
actionfinch Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: July 2010 Location: Hemel Hempstead Herts Posts: 1510
Review Date: Fri 21, January, 2011
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: £4.99| Rating: 8
Strengths:
well organised , easy to read and great photos/pictures.
Weaknesses:
A great little book to have out in the field. I never leave home without it.
A good book for the beginer ( like myself) a quick flick through the pages helps you ID a bird.
would recomend for the novice.
------------------------------ 'What joy to hear the robin , at full song early in the morning'
