RSPB Pocket Birds of Britain and Europe - Softcover

DK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241257220 ISBN 13: 9780241257227

Publisher: DK, 2017

Synopsis

Get your binoculars ready! This bird watching guide covers over 300 bird species, yet it is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Whether you're a novice birdwatcher or an experienced birder, this is your complete photographic guide to all the birds of Britain and Europe. It is the perfect pocket companion for nature enthusiasts.

All the facts and illustrations included in this fascinating field guide have been authenticated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

Inside, you will find:

- Profiles and crystal clear photographs of over 300 most commonly seen birds in Britain and Europe
- Detailed illustrations showing typical plumage and posture in flight
- Clear and concise formatting to ensure quick and easy identification
- Maps that accurately locate where the bird can be seen in summer, in winter, all year round, and on migration
- Links to a website that provides audio for 60 bird sounds

Compact and easy-to-use, RSPB Pocket Birds is a comprehensive reference book for bird-watching enthusiasts. It shows you how to identify bird species, what sounds to listen for, and which birds are indigenous to the UK and Europe - and which are visiting. Read about their different behaviours and habits, such as mating, nursing, and migration patterns.

Stunning, high-quality photographs bring the birds on the page to life, capturing their beauty. Notes on distinguishing features in plumage variation help make identifying different species quick and effortless, wherever you spot them! This revised and updated 4th edition also includes a link to a website where common songs and calls can be heard.

This is the perfect gift for birdwatchers or anyone wanting to put a name to the birds in their garden, local area or countryside.

Look out for more RSPB books from DK:

Discover the simplest, clearest guide to identifying common European birds ever in RSPB What's the Bird? Or get out into your garden and get bird spotting with the RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch.

About this title

From the Back Cover

From the Sandwich Tern to the Short-toed Eagle, discover over 300 species of bird found in the UK and Europe with RSPB Pocket Birds.
Crystal clear photographs bring the birds on the page to life, and notes on distinguishing features will help you identify different species of bird in the field. Learn all about them from their calls and feeding behaviour, nesting habits and habitats, and differences in plumage. This brand new edition includes a web link where you can hear common bird songs and calls to make identification even easier.
Maps showing regions where each species can be found at what time of year will help you find the birds you are most interested in. This handy book is perfectly portable, making RSPB Pocket Birds the perfect companion for taking out in the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241257220
• ISBN 13: 9780241257227
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224