ISBN: 9780954334765 - Arrivals and Rivals - A Birding Oddity: A Year of Competitive Twitching (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Birding is becoming one of the fastest growing outdoor activities, especially in the UK. Adrian Riley provides with his book entertaining and highly illuminating insights into the obsessions - and passions - when he set out to become the nationally recognised 'Birder of the Year'. Here is a classic tale, set amidst the beautiful British countryside, involving a rivalry so strong that all else is forgotten - save the birds and the desire to see them, despite the many costs both mentally and physically. The second revised edition (Arrivals and Rivals - A duel for the winning bird, ISBN-13: 978-0954334796) has a stunning new cover, more colour photos and an extra chapter on how to prepare for such adventures. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Arrivals and Rivals follows a whirlwind year in the high-stakes world of competitive British birdwatching, where every rare sighting becomes a race against time, weather and fellow twitchers. Blending humour, travelogue and natural history, the author charts the triumphs, mishaps and obsessive dedication that define a Big Year attempt. The book captures the thrill of unexpected arrivals, the camaraderie and rivalry of the birding community, and the sheer joy of pursuing wildlife across the UK. A lively, characterful read for twitchers, outdoor adventurers and fans of quirky real-life quests.…