Birds and bird lore provide a fascinating window onto our social and cultural history, and can tell us much about our changing relationship with the British landscape, our people and society.
An Eternity of EaglesThe Human History of the Most Fascinating Bird in the WorldA compulsively readable natural and social history, An Eternity of Eagles is a profusely illustrated celebration of all things eagle, by a naturalist who has kept eagles himself and ridden with the eagle tribes of Central Asia.
How to go from a beginner to an expert birderBetter Birding reveals the techniques expert birders use to identify a wide array of bird species in the field-quickly and easily.
In the decades following the Civil War--as industrialization, urbanization, and economic expansion increasingly reshaped the landscape--many Americans began seeking adventure and aesthetic gratification through avian pursuits.
This beautiful and inspiring book tells the stories of 80 birds around the world: from the Sociable Weaver Bird in Namibia which constructs huge, multi-nest 'apartment blocks' in the desert, to the Bar-headed Goose of China, one of the highest-flying migrants which crosses the Himalayas twice a year.
'An outstanding book' SpectatorThe story of the short life and tragic death of Bowland Beth - an English Hen Harrier - which dramatically highlights the major issues in UK conservation.
The perfect photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain Spain is recognised as one of Europe's richest birdwatching destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities.
Most British birds of prey have largely recovered from historical persecution, but the beleaguered Hen Harrier is still struggling and remains far less common than it should be.
Even if you are an enthusiastic bird watcher, the details of how birds fly, why they behave as they do, how they breed and their extraordinary travels can seem very mysterious.
From inland peaks and forests to the bold and rocky shore, Maine provides habitat for more than 400 species of birds--roughly half of the species that can be found in all of North America.
ONE OF THE BB/BTO BEST BIRD BOOKS OF THE YEAR, 2018This book represents the definitive photographic guide to gulls, by the world's greatest authority on gull identification.
This vintage book contains a complete guide to starting your own breeding aviary, including tips on aviary construction, cages, birds to pick, possible setbacks, hatching, and any ailments your birds may pick up.
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to falconry, with information on breeding, selection, training, general care and management, and much more.
Originally published in 1887, this book comprises a detailed guide to setting up and maintaining a routine of management for the successful rearing of pheasants.
Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots, and the fourth edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region's many attractions.
A haunting, beautifully illustrated memorial to this iconic extinct birdAt the start of the nineteenth century, Passenger Pigeons were perhaps the most abundant birds on the planet, numbering literally in the billions.
A tale of one man's obsession with rainforest jewels, this is the story of an impossible dream: a quest to see every one of the world's most elusive avian gems--a group of birds known as pittas--in a single year.
A marvelous journey into the world of bird evolutionHow Birds Evolve explores how evolution has shaped the distinctive characteristics and behaviors we observe in birds today.
The perfect photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain Spain is recognised as one of Europe's richest birdwatching destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities.
The definitive field guide to the birds of SeychellesA group of ancient granitic islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles enjoy a remarkably diverse bird fauna, rich with endemics.
'Based on many years of personal research, and a thorough knowledge of the European literature, the authors provide an eminently readable account of the biology of the Common Buzzard.
The best photographic field guide to Australia's birdsAustralia is home to a spectacular diversity of birdlife, from parrots and penguins to emus and vibrant passerines.
Woodpeckers are fascinating birds, filling our forests with their unmistakable drumming, and capturing our imaginations with their incredible ability to drill holes in trees and their bright, colourful plumage.
Forty amazing places where you can escape reality and reconnect with natureThese unforgettable locations in Britain's wild corners range from lighthouses to cottages, from bothies to boats.
"e;The One in Red Cravat"e; is a delightful poetry collection containing a selection of classic poems about robins, written by various authors including William Wordsworth, John Clare, William Cowper, and many others.
