Killian Mullarney

Lars Svensson

Dan Zetterström

Peter James Grant

With expanded text and additional colour illustrations, the second edition of the hugely successful COLLINS BIRD GUIDE is a must for every birdwatcher.The book provides all the information needed to identify any species at any time of the year, covering size, habitat, range, identification and voice. Accompanying every species entry is a distribution map and illustrations showing the species in all the major plumages (male, female, immature, in flight, at rest, feeding: whatever is important).In addition, each group of birds includes an introduction which covers the major problems involved in identifying or observing them: how to organise a sea watching trip, how to separate birds of prey in flight, which duck hybrids can be confused with which main species. These and many other common birdwatching questions are answered.The combination of definitive text, up-to-date distribution maps and superb illustrations, all in a single volume, makes this book the ultimate field guide, essential on every bookshelf and birdwatching trip.

Collins Bird Guide

Magnus S. Robb

Sound Approach (Firm)

This is a comprehensive exploration of the petrels of Europe and North Africa. You can listen to previously unpublished digital stereo recordings of 23 species of petrels nesting on islets, islands and coasts of the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean. You will learn how to separate them by ear, with the help of clearly annotated sonagrams. You can read the author's tales of making the recordings, and learn where to go to experience the birds. There is a series of full-colour plates and photographs for birdwatchers and especially seawatchers. Many of the photographs were taken at the same time as the recordings. Most importantly, read how the latest research is leading to the recognition of new European species, some of which are exceedingly rare. With 130 recordings spread out over two CDs, the sounds of Petrels Night and Day 'illustrate' the text in addition to excellent quality photographs and illustrations by Killian Mullarney that appear throughout. The second title in The Sound Approach series continues to set the benchmark for understanding bird sounds, regardless of the reader's ability and experience. Written and illustrated by enthusiasts so be warned: this book could be the start of a serious obsession.

Killian Mullarney

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