Top 100 Birding Sites Of The World - Hardcover

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9781472919847: Top 100 Birding Sites Of The World

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 147291984X ISBN 13: 9781472919847

Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History (2015-04-23), 1656

Top 100 Birding Sites of the World features detailed accounts of the best birdwatching sites in the world, giving background and first-hand experience of what you can find there. Each is ranked from one to 100. The expertly written and very readable text is backed up by lavish photos of the birds and scenery at each of the chosen hot-spots, including rare images of amazing species and some of the world's best avian spectacles such as the Snow Goose 'blizzard' at Bosque del Apache and the swarms of Lesser Flamingos on Africa's Rift Valley Lakes. Coverage is global, with sites from across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North and South America and Antarctica. Whether you want to use it to plan your holidays for years to come, or just as an inspirational book to dip into, Top 100 Birding Sites of the World will have a wide appeal for all those with an interest in birds and birdwatching.

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From the Inside Flap:

"My first response after reading this book was to reach for the phone and start booking tours to go see birds. This book's combination of dynamic photography and scope of coverage makes for a truly compelling exploration."—John T. Rotenberry, University of California, Riverside

About the Author:

Dominic Couzens is an ornithologist based in Dorset. He writes for magazines BBC Wildlife and Bird Watching and has written many books, including Atlas of Rare Birds and Birds: ID Insights.

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