Description
Both author and illustrator have studied these birds for many years. The authoritative text distills information on these pelagic birds, with information on breeding biology, feeding ecology, distribution, migration, and conservation. The plates are superb and invaluable for sea-watchers. There is no similar work that brings these hard-to-Identify species together, allowing direct comparison between confusion species in the field.
About the Author
Paul Scofield is the Curator of Vertebrate Zoology at Canterbury Museum, New Zealand. He has been a seabird biologist for over 20 years and has travelled from the high Arctic to the Antarctic studying them. Also based in New Zealand, Derek Onley is a wildlife artist of international acclaim. Specialising in seabirds, Derek has illustrated more than a dozen books and numerous other publications.
Reviews
'A well-crafted and useful field guide that pays fine tribute to a really fabulous group of birds.' Birdwatch (June 2007) 'An excellent addition to the field guide series.' BTO News (May-June 2007) 'Whether you are a travelling birder seeking new ticks around the globe or a local birdwatcher keen to get to grips with the occasional petrel or shearwater seen offshore in British waters... this great value book comes highly recommended.' Morecambe Visitor (July 2007) 'This book is an absolute "must buy" for seabirders.' British Birds (August 2007) 'Books as well researched and as well illustrated as this will certainly encourage and promote a greater interest in these wonderful birds.' Avicultural Magazine (no.3 2007)
Book Information
ISBN 9780713643329
Author Mr Derek Onley
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Helm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 532g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 15mm