This is a new and fully updated edition of this popular title. Essentially a beginner's field guide to British and Irish Birds, this is a must-have book for any birder coming to grips with the 200 or so most common species to be found in these countries. Written in Bill's inimitable style, the book enables even the most inexperienced birdwatcher to clearly identify a wide variety of species. The new edition takes into account the most recent changes to the taxonomic order of bird species, includes the latest scientific bird names as well as the common names, contains numerous new pictures, and is fully updated with the latest data on species for which the status has changed since the book was first published, such as the Little Egret. Clear, realistic and accurate illustrations by several leading artists show the birds as they are actually seen in the field. A unique feature of the book is the 10-page section featuring 'confusion species'; these compare and contrast the birds that novice birders often find the most confusing.

A beginner's field guide to British and Irish Birds. Suitable for any birder coming to grips with the 200 or so most common species to be found in these countries, it enables even the most inexperienced birdwatcher to clearly identify a wide variety of species. It also takes into account various changes to the taxonomic order of bird species.

About the Author
Bill Oddie is Britain's best-known birder. He has devoted much of the last 30 years to promoting public awareness in both birdwatching and conservation in general. He has written several books, presented numerous television series on birdwatching and writes a regular column for BBC Wildlife magazine. He lives in Hampstead, London.


Book Information
ISBN 9781780092454
Author Bill Oddie
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint New Holland Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 410g