Rspb Complete Birds Of Britain And Europe

Author : Rob Hume
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780241504529

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RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe by Rob Hume Pdf

This definitive and bestselling field guide is the perfect companion for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Now revised and updated, this lavishly illustrated bird book includes crystal-clear photography and the latest taxonomic changes. From Robins to Jays, from Kingfishers to Ravens, this is your complete photo guide to all the birds of Britain and Europe. For ornithology enthusiasts, or if you just want to identify the visitors coming into your garden, this bird guide will tell you everything you need to know about our local birds. It has been authenticated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to provide you with the most thorough and accurate information. Discover detailed profiles of a wide variety of birds in Britain and Europe. Read about their different behaviours and habits, such as mating, nursing, and migration patterns. Learn when the best time of year is to spot them and where they are most likely to be found. The highest quality photography brings over 500 bird species to life on the page. Every text entry covers identification of adults and juveniles, and you'll soon be able to identity birds from their shape, plumage, or call. This accessible birdwatching guide also features references to similar-looking species. A Must-Have for Any Birdwatcher The sheer variety in shape, colour, and size of the birds to be found in Britain and Europe provide birdwatchers with a truly spectacular pastime. Whether out for a walk in the local park or in the heart of the countryside, there is always something interesting to see. This bird guide is an essential reference for the novice and experienced birdwatcher. It includes: - Full-page profiles of the 330 most seen species in Britain and Europe. - Stunning photographs that capture the beauty and detail of each bird. - Key facts relating to each bird, which has been expertly verified by the RSPB and top bird author Rob Hume.

Author : Rob Hume,Robert Still,Andy Swash,Hugh Harrop,David Tipling
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691199795

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Britain's Birds by Rob Hume,Robert Still,Andy Swash,Hugh Harrop,David Tipling Pdf

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 Fully revised species accounts, including the latest information on identification features, status, numbers, geographical range and date ranges for all plumages that may be seen during only part of the year

Author : Simon Harrap
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472932297

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RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds by Simon Harrap Pdf

A compact, lightweight and informative guide to 215 of the UK's most common birds. Featuring 950 colour illustrations and 215 up-to-date colour distribution maps, this new edition of RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds showcases 215 bird species regularly seen in the UK. Each species is illustrated in all distinct plumage forms likely to be observed in the wild, and includes concise and succinct descriptions, with details on identification, calls and song, habitat, distribution and behaviour. Along with helpful distribution maps, the species accounts also feature confusion species, with their most important and easily noted differences described. Portable and easy-to-use, RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds is the perfect guide for use in the field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Birds
ISBN : NYPL:33433011014580

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British Birds by Anonim Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780241302781

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RSPB Pocket Birds of Britain and Europe by DK Pdf

This easy-to-use RSPB companion to European and British birds is the ideal field e-guide for novice birdwatchers and experienced birders alike. From frequently seen garden birds to some of the more elusive birds of prey, discover over 300 species of bird found in the UK and Europe with RSPB Pocket Birds of Britain and Europe. Learn all about them from their calls and feeding behaviour, nesting habits and habitats, and differences in plumage. Crystal clear photographs bring the birds on the page to life, and notes on distinguishing features will help you identify different species of bird wherever you spot them. Maps show where and when you're likely to see each species, further aiding identification. This new edition also includes a web link, where you can hear common bird songs and calls to make identification even easier. This handy ebook is perfectly portable, making RSPB Pocket Birds of Britain and Europe the perfect companion for taking out in the field.

Author : Mark Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0241412714

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RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch by Mark Ward Pdf

Create a bird-friendly environment and watch the birds enjoy your garden. Birdwatching is one of the most popular hobbies in Britain, and one that can be done on your doorstep. In this handy guide, the budding birdwatcher will find all the information needed to create a welcoming garden environment for birds, as well as an in depth look at the most common garden birds. The book profiles the 40 British garden birds, each illustrated with in-situ photography to make identification easy. The sections on bird-feeding provide advice on different kinds of feeders, where to position them, and the right kinds of food to give birds. Practical projects include making and siting a nest box. Other sections show you how to design a bird-friendly garden, including choosing plants to attract particular species. The book also gives information about seasonal changes in bird behaviour, and a helpful size-comparison gallery for the species profiled in the book makes identification easy. RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch is perfect for the novice birdwatcher or families getting involved in birdwatching together. It is also ideal to use it during the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch event to help them monitor trends and keep track of how each species is doing.

Author : Rob Hume,Robert Still,Andy Swash,Hugh Harrop
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691177656

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Europe's Birds by Rob Hume,Robert Still,Andy Swash,Hugh Harrop Pdf

Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with 4,700 photographs, Europe's Birds is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced. Easy-to-use, practical and accessible, this guide provides the information necessary for birdwatchers of all abilities to name any bird they see. Detailed descriptions cover the birds in all their plumages--male, female, breeding, non-breeding, adult and immatures, as well as distinctive subspecies. The clear text covers all aspects of identification, including moult and vocalizations, and provides details on range, status and habitat. An unrivalled selection of photographs, chosen to be as informative as possible, makes this a beautiful book to enjoy, as well as an up-to-date and essential source of identification knowledge. Europe's Birds is produced by the same team that created Britain's Birds, which has been described as "without doubt the best photo guide on the market" (Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert). The authors include top-class wildlife photographers, writers and editors, and an imaginative, highly skilled designer. All are experienced birdwatchers themselves, who know what is needed in an identification guide for birdwatchers living or travelling in Europe.

Author : Rob Hume
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-02
Category : Birds
ISBN : 1409335070

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RSPB Complete Birds of Britain and Europe by Rob Hume Pdf

The ultimate photographic guide to every species of bird in Britain and EuropeWhether you're an armchair addict, or a long-time twitcher, RSPB Complete Birds of Britain and Europe is an essential reference to the 800 bird species found throughout Britain and Europe. Comes with a 70-minute CD of birdsong and calls so you can listen to many of the birds featured in this beautiful guide. See birds in their natural habitat and learn about characteristic behaviour with stunning photos showing adults in typical plumage, with male, female, juvenile and summer or winter variations to help you identify birds in the field quickly and easily. Explore up-to-date, colour-coded maps highlighting resident and migratory distributions so you know which species of birds to expect when you are out and about. Plus, this comprehensive reference book describes the characteristics of bird anatomy, reproduction, flight, song, and other forms of behaviour, ensuring you'll become an expert birdwatcher in no time.This new edition of RSPB Complete Birds of Britain and Europe (previous ISBN: 9781405345897) has been fully updated and revised with every fact and image fully authenticated by experts at the RSPB, making this a must-have for bird enthusiasts of all levels.

Author : Barbara Taylor
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744040784

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The Bird Atlas by Barbara Taylor Pdf

Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with this lavishly illustrated children’s bird atlas. From the Amazon Rainforest to the Rocky Mountains, this fully-fledged children’s bird guide will take you on a guided tour, continent by continent, to meet some of the most spectacular birds in the world! Get ready to journey through different biomes, like rivers and desserts, to discover fun facts about birds that will fascinate and inspire every budding ornithologist. In this bird book for kids, you’ll learn why flamingos are pink, why birds migrate and who migrates the farthest, and which bird species are endangered. Packed with hundreds of incredible, life-like illustrations, this educational book is a pictorial guide to the birds of the world. It showcases birds from every continent as you’ve never seen before with detailed maps pinpointing where different species of birds can be found. See magnificent snowy owls in the Arctic, tiny three-wattled bellbirds in the Caribbean, towering ostriches in Africa, and gorgeous depictions of the flighty American Robin. A Truly Breathtaking Celebration of Birdlife The Bird Atlas is arranged in order of continent - Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. Every continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate, and landscape, and the typical and incredible birds that live there. This children’s book is the perfect introduction to our feathered friends and makes a great gift for the new generation of birdwatchers. Inside the pages of this children’s atlas, you’ll discover: • Fascinating facts about birds, from why vultures are bald to how bald eagles actually aren’t • Why some species are endangered and what can be done to protect them • Birds that can be found in different countries and continents of the world, their habitat, geography, and climate More from DK Books: Don’t miss out on more fascinating atlases! After exploring this fascinating bird book for kids, your child can move on to The Body Atlas to discover the inner workings of the human body. Next up is The Animal Atlas that takes children on a tour to meet the animals of the world.

Author : Peter Holden,Richard Gregory
Publisher : Bloomsbury Wildlife
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472980267

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RSPB Handbook of British Birds by Peter Holden,Richard Gregory Pdf

The bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds is the most comprehensive reference for birdwatchers of all levels of interest and experience. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most accessible field guide to more than 300 bird species likely to be encountered in Britain and Ireland. Alongside artworks depicting all common plumages, the detailed text describes each bird's behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding biology, longevity and seasonal movements, as well as other useful information. The guide also includes UK population trends and up-to-date distribution maps. Completely revised and updated, this fifth edition also features new artwork and comparison spreads, additional rarities, the most recent taxonomic order, as well as each species' conservation status, a summary of the threats UK species are currently facing and details of what conservationists are doing to help.

Author : Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472932259

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RSPB British Birds of Prey by Marianne Taylor Pdf

This book is a celebration of British raptors (including owls), with 200 stunning colour photographs. An authoritative text examines the biology and ecology of each species, following their fortunes as British breeding birds from historical times to the present day. This book serves as a showcase of these fabulous birds and highlights the diverse work of the RSPB in ensuring their survival.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Birds
ISBN : OCLC:1280725714

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The Complete Book of British Birds by Anonim Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780756689681

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What's that Bird? by DK Pdf

Grab a pair of binoculars and this pocket guide to set off on an exciting adventure with nature! Offering clear and concise instructions, What's That Bird? is the ideal birdwatching manual, allowing you to identify with ease the feathered wild creatures in your backyard. With labeled photographs and information on identifying bird species handy, the budding birdwatcher need look no further. Produced in association with the Royal Society for Protection of Birds, this illustrated reference guide contains details of over 150 common bird species found across Britain and Europe. Learn to identify birds by color, size, shape, flight pattern, and sound, and find out the best season for spotting them as well as how to tell similar birds apart. What does a black redstart look like? Where can you find a sand martin? What markings does a dunnock have? Find answers to these and much more here. The uncomplicated yet comprehensive descriptions by author and leading ornithological expert Rob Hume are accompanied by vibrant images that bring the birds to life. The useful bird-finder section clubs birds together according to color for your convenience. With a simple visual approach for quick learning, What’s That Bird? is a must-have for beginners and a nifty reference for seasoned birdwatchers.

Author : Rob Hume
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0241504538

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RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe by Rob Hume Pdf

Author : National Audubon Society,David Burnie
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0756655749

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Bird by National Audubon Society,David Burnie Pdf

This visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,500 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference volume of the world's birds illustrates the full range of birds, bird behavior, and bird-watching locations organized in taxonomic order with detailed introductions to every bird order.