Concise Coastal Bird Guide

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ISBN 10: 1472963814 / ISBN 13: 9781472963819

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2018

About this Item

This practical pocket field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes 170 species of coastal birds from Britain and the near Continent. Each species account contains accurate artworks that show details of variations in plumage for male, female and juvenile birds, as well as breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account outlines further essential information, such as size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits.The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick and precise identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket yet packed with essential information for nature enthusiasts.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781472963819

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Concise Coastal Bird Guide
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472963814
• ISBN 13: 9781472963819
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 170 grams

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Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the coastal birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 170 species, which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show - where relevant - variations in plumage, for example for male, female and juvenile birds, and breeding and non-breeding birds. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page.


The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert illustrating such topics as variations in plumage in flying birds of different species.


Renowned natural history artists Richard Allen, David Daly, Szabolc Kokay, Dan Cole and Stephen Message painted the artworks.

About the Author

Endorsed by the Wildlife Trusts