Britain`s Dragonflies – A Field Guide to the Damselflies and Dragonflies of Britain and Ireland, Fully Revised and Updated Third Edition (WILDGuides of Britain & Europe, 15) - Softcover

Smallshire, Dave; Swash, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0691161232 ISBN 13: 9780691161235

Publisher: Princeton University Press – WILDGuides, 2014

Synopsis

Britain's Dragonflies

About this title

Review:

Praise for the previous edition: "This delightful and profusely illustrated guidebook tells you anything you might reasonably wish to know about dragonflies and damselflies."--Ron Toft, TheTravelEditor.com

Praise for the previous edition: "The colour plates of all species, showing males, females, immatures, and colour forms are excellent, quite lovely in fact, and the detailed easy to use identification charts summarise the key features of adults and larvae. . . . Using this delightful and informative book the beginner or expert can identify any species they encounter."--Trevor Beer, "Western Morning News"

"That "Britain's Dragonflies" is on its third edition already is a sure sign of how well regarded and popular this field guide has become since its first publication in 2004. This edition takes the guide a stage further than the previous two and has been thoroughly updated and revised with new photographs, text, and up-to-date distribution maps. . . . This is the definitive, must have guide to the dragonflies of Britain and Ireland and as the most comprehensive field guide of its type, it will surely find a place on the bookshelves of all keen dragonfly watchers and those with a more general interest in the wildlife of Great Britain. Highly Recommended."--Mark Tyrrell, "British Dragonflies"

"The deluge of information is well presented and a subject that could easily daunt a budding odonatologist is in fact made entirely digestible. If you haven't already got a copy, it's well worth investing . . . in this revamped edition of Britain's Dragonflies to ensure that you're in good stead for a summer of insect-watching."--Josh Jones, BirdGuides.com

"A delight for anyone interested in these flying gems (dragonflies being relatives of butterflies), the ecology and biology of wetlands, those interested in conservation and collecting data on biodiversity and species identification, and wildlife watchers in general."--Cathy Taibbi, Wildlife Conservation Examiner

"As a desktop reference guide it is clear and concise. As a 'use in the field' reference guide it is portable and perfectly designed. . . . Recommended? Absolutely."--Mark Colvin, UK Butterflies

"If you're simply in the market for a book on these gorgeous and fascinating insects, then the WILDGuides field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland is highly recommended."--Charlie Moores, Talking Naturally

"You may already be familiar with this or other titles in WildGuides' Britain's Wildlife series: they're popular, informative and pocketable photographic field guides, and the Dragonflies title is no exception."--Bird Guides

"I am a fan of these WILDGuides and like the pattern they follow and the practical waterproof jacket too as these books will not sit on the shelf but will be in one hand while you try to pin down a dragonfly when out birding or ID a damselfly at your garden pond."--Fatbirder

"It is outstanding. Most importantly, it contains absolutely everything you need for confident field identification of any UK dragonfly or damselfly. The authors have really thought this through. . . . Highly recommended!"--Guy Padfield, UK Butterflies

About the Author:

Dave Smallshire is a professional ecologist and former environmental adviser to the UK government, and is a trustee of the British Dragonfly Society. Andy Swash is managing director of WILDGuides and World Wildlife Images, and author of a number of books, including Britain's Butterflies and Britain's Day-flying Moths (both WILDGuides). They have combined their passion for dragonflies and knowledge gained over many years from lecturing and leading wildlife tours to develop this field guide.

About this edition

• Publisher: Princeton University Press – WILDGuides
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0691161232
• ISBN 13: 9780691161235
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 224