Bill Oddie's Introduction to Birdwatching

Bill Oddie

ISBN 10: 1859748945 / ISBN 13: 9781859748947

Published by New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., London, Cape Town, Sydney, Auckland, 2002

About this Item

Numbers are printed inside, 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. The first printing of the first edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bill Oddie's Introduction to Birdwatching
• Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., London, Cape Town, Sydney, Auckland
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859748945
• ISBN 13: 9781859748947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition First Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Bill Oddie brings his infectious enthusiasm and inimitable style to this comprehensive introduction for the birdwatching beginner. Starting with the basics, the book goes on to explore all aspects of this increasingly popular pastime, from choosing a field guide, to easy identification tips, basic field techniques and avoiding common errors. With vital additional information on bird behaviour, bird reserves and conservation, as well as practical advice on how to take your interest further afield, this should be an indispensable guide for the beginner and enthusiast alike. With colour illustrations and many helpful diagrams, this text acts as a companion to "Bill Oddie's Birding Pack" also published by New Holland.

About the Author

Bill Oddie is Britain's best-known birder. He has devoted much of the last twenty years to promoting public awareness of both birdwatching and conservation in general. He is author of several books including the classic Little Black Bird Book, and Bill Oddie's Birding Pack which comprises Bill Oddie's Birds of Britain and Ireland and Bill Oddie's Birding Map of Britain and Ireland. He has presented numerous television series on birdwatching. A six-part series Bill Oddie Goes Wild was screened on BBC2 last year. with another series in the pipeline. He lives in Hampstead, London.