The RSPB Book of British Birds - Softcover

9780333607220: The RSPB Book of British Birds

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333607228 ISBN 13: 9780333607220

Publisher: Macmillan, 1994

This beginners' guide to British birds looks at 262 of the most common birds to be found throughout the country, together with background information on each one and detailed identification notes. Each species is illustrated, showing the bird in characteristic habitat, and a distribution map shows when and where to expect to find each species. The text has been revised for this edition.

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Book Description:

Endorsed by the RSPB and with over 200,000 copies already sold, this is the best beginner's guide to British birds available.

About the Author:

Peter Holden is Head of the RSPB's Youth and Volunteer Department. He appears frequently on TV, including schools programmes and, in the past, the BBC's very popular Bird in the Nest. He lives in Bedford. Dr JTR Sharrock was until recently Managing Editor of the monthly magazine British Birds. He is author of a number of books including The Atlas of Breeding Birds in Britain and Ireland and Rare Birds in Britain and Ireland.

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