Price: £18.00
Brand: Lovereading
Description: 100 Birds to See in Your Lifetime The Ultimate Wish-list for Birders Everywhere. Hardback. By David Chandler, Dominic Couzens, Nick Baker.
Category: Books
Merchant: LoveReading
Product ID: 9781787392441
Price: £18.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: Most birders keep lists of the species birds they have seen, but do any keep a list of pub birds, that is birds on pub signs and in pub names? This book is about these pub birds, their natural histories, folk-histories and those of the pubs that bear their names, some of the people involved in the story, and the memories that pub birds have evoked over a birding lifetime. This may appear to be a niche aspect of birding but before the advent of modern technology, pubs in 'good birding spots' were often the best place to find out from other birders What's about?, preferably over a pint. On the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales at the entrance to Wensleydale, are four pubs all named after Black Swans within a five-mile radius. Intriguing, but why there? They sparked John Lawton's interest in pub birds and the list that began then spans eleven years, based on a sample of 711 pubs named after birds or things that are 'bird-related'. There are 117 identifiable species of birds, 17 non-specific birds (for example duck), and four mythical species, plus 35 pubs named after bird-related things. Technical stuff aside, pub birds are fun. Whilst being as accurate and informative as possible, this book is not meant to be too serious. Whilst 'plain vanilla' swans get boring, the 'Swan and Cemetery' (in Bury), the 'Swan and Railway' (in Wigan) and three pubs called 'The Swan with Two Necks' (in Bristol, Clitheroe and Wakefield) cry out for an explanation. As do two Welsh pubs both called 'The Goose and Cuckoo' in Llanover (Monmouthshire) and Llangadog (Carmarthenshire). The resulting aviary of 117 species doesn't quite range from A to Z, but the list does run from 'The Blackbird' on Earls Court Road in London to a 'Yellow Wagtail' in Yeovil. The book covers the commonest pub birds, why they are so named, their geography and history, and also pub birds in art, literature and music. There is even a short chapter on nests, babies, feathers and bird paraphernalia. Throughout, the author has woven some of his fondest memories of pub birds into the story and from time-to-time he may even have gone into the pub for a pint. Waterstones Inn Search of Birds - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9781849955065
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781849955065
Price: £32.50
Brand: Waterstones
Description: The ultimate field guide to the birds of Ghana, an indispensable companion for any traveller to the region. This spectacular new edition of Birds of Ghana is the ultimate reference to the birds of this rich and varied corner of Africa. Now fully revised and expanded, this guide is essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. This authoritative book covers all 773 species recorded in Ghana and neighbouring Togo, including details of all residents, migrants and known vagrants. Over 150 stunning colour plates depict every species and also comprehensively cover all the distinct plumages and subspecies likely to be encountered. Concise species accounts describe key identification features, status, range, habitat and voice with fully updated distribution maps for each species. Waterstones Field Guide to the Birds of Ghana - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Delivery cost: 0.00
ISBN: 9781472987723
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781472987723
Price: £13.49
Brand: Lovereading
Description: The Ultimate Retirement Bucket List 101 Fun Things to Do, Exciting Everyday Activities, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences for a Healthier, Happier Third Act. Paperback /softback. By Sarah Billington.
Category: Books
Merchant: LoveReading
Product ID: 9781646040032
Price: £7.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: This compact, easy-to-use guide features more than 350 of the most conspicuous and commonly seen birds in Namibia. It offers: concise identification text, full-colour photographs of all species covered, up-to-date distribution maps, an informative introduction featuring the 'specials' of the key birding destinations in Namibia. An ideal introduction and travelling companion for birders in or visiting the region. Sales points: handy guide for birders of all levels, distribution map for each species, compact and easy to use in the field, concise text by leading experts. Waterstones Pocket Guide to Birds of Namibia - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9781775845225
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781775845225
Price: £45.00
Brand: Waterstones
Description: A major revision of the first comprehensive field guide to cover the birds of this exciting region, this book will enable birders to identify any species found in any of the countries covered. Birds of Western Africa (Helm, 2001) was the first single-volume guide to cover all the species of this region, which comprises 23 countries from Senegal and southern Mauritania east to Chad and the Central African Republic, and south to Congo. This updated edition uses all of the illustrations from Birds of Western Africa, along with a number of new paintings. The book also has updated colour distribution maps for each species placed on the text pages for the first time. On facing pages, concise, authoritative text aids identification to create a conveniently-sized, lightweight field reference covering all 1300 species found in the region. This handy guide will enable birders to identify any species found in any of the countries covered. Waterstones Field Guide to Birds of Western Africa - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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ISBN: 9781472905680
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781472905680
Price: £14.39
Brand: Lovereading
Description: Birders. Paperback /softback. By Mark Cocker.
Category: Books
Merchant: LoveReading
Product ID: 9780099289548
Price: £12.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: A charming and quirky illustrated exploration of birds and the reasons we love them. From the Common Swift, which can stay in the air continuously without landing for up to ten months at a time, even sleeping on the wing, to the tiny Goldcrest, Europe's smallest bird, which can lay one-and-one-half times its body weight in eggs every season, birds are incredible creatures. With fascinating facts, humorous anecdotes and charming illustrations, artist Misha Blaise pays loving homage to the amazing birds that populate our skies in a delightful gift book sure to enchant birders, art-lovers, children and adults alike. Waterstones Crazy for Birds - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9780008390211
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9780008390211
Price: £11.99
Brand: Waterstones
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Description: Let's face it | ??all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks | ??no matter where in the world they reside. Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky, yet accurate, names and humorous, anger-filled drawings. This guide book details exactly how much these morons suck with facts about each bird's (annoying) call, its (stupid) migratory pattern, and its (downright tacky) markings. Complete with a matching game, bird descriptor checklist, tips on how to identify a bird (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird's eyes, for example), this profanity-laden book offers a balance of fact and wit that will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike. A MUST-HAVE: A must-have sequel to the bestselling parody book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America. UNIQUE & LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY: This is a great coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book. And a bonus, while the content is humorous, it is practical and useful!A GREAT PRESENT: This is the perfect gift for the bird lovers and haters in your life. It also makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, retirement, or gag gift. Perfect for: Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts Armchair birders (or nonbirders) Someone who needs a quirky gift for an animal lover friend People with serious birders in their lives who want something lighthearted. Waterstones The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of th - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9781797212272
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781797212272
Price: £32.50
Brand: Waterstones
Description: An authoritative guide to the birds of Cyprus. Cyprus is a great place for birding, and one of the most popular places for birders to visit in Europe. It holds populations of a number of regional scarcities that are very hard to see elsewhere, plus a number of endemic subspecies, and the jewels in the crown - three full endemics, Cyprus Wheatear, Cyprus Scops Owl and Cyprus Warbler, the latter of which graces the jacket of this Helm field guide to the island. Detailed plates are allied to concise identification text, with accurate maps stemming from Colin Richardson's decades-long programme of population-mapping on the island. Together, these elements make this the definitive guide to Cyprus's birds, one that no visitor to this beautiful island can be without. Waterstones Birds of Cyprus - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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ISBN: 9781472960849
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781472960849
Price: £19.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: Covering all the species of birds occurring in the areas bordering the Mediterranean, this guide is illustrated throughout with stunning photographs. The regions examined cover some of the most distinctive and birdrich habitats in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, places as popular with sun-seeking holidaymakers as they are with birders. Designed to appeal to both audiences, the guide features photographs of the region's birdlife, with concise descriptive text on facing pages. Digital manipulation of the photographs has been used to ensure a consistent depiction of light conditions, making comparisons between the images easier. Waterstones Birds of the Mediterranean - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9780713663495
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9780713663495