Book description
The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series
returns with a fresh new look and updated material.
This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers and nature
enthusiasts to identify the most commonly seen species in Britain and Europe.
Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing
features of each bird, including notes on appearance, colour and
distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat,
nests, call and breeding sites.
In addition, an extensive 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.
This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original,
covering over 200 species of bird found in Britain and Europe. Dr Jim
Flegg OBE is an acknowledged authority on the subject of ornithology and
a zoologist by profession. He has written many books on birds and
presented Birds of the Week for Radio 4.
