The Complete Naturalist (RSPB) - Softcover

Baker, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472912071 ISBN 13: 9781472912077

Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History, 2015

Synopsis

Nick Baker's fascination with the natural world began at an early age, inspired by Gerald and Lee Durrell's classic book The Amateur Naturalist. His The Complete Naturalist is an up-to-date, practical introduction to observing, understanding, and investigating the natural world around us. Whether you want to understand what makes an insect an insect, rear a family of frogs for your garden pond, or record birdsongs and calls, Nick can give you all the advice and information you need.

Fact-packed and brimming with practical tips, techniques, and activities, The Complete Naturalist offers a rich source of new ideas for more experienced naturalists, as well as sparking the natural curiosity of a whole new generation. Covering everything from communicating with wild animals to setting up an aquarium, this is the naturalist's guide no family bookshelf should be without. Nick is an experienced and well-traveled naturalist, and his book includes his international experiences.

About this title

About the Author:

Nick Baker has presented a number of wildlife programs, including The Really Wild Show, Nick Baker's Under the Skin, Weird Creatures with Nick Baker, and, more recently, Autumnwatch. He has also written a number of well-received books, including The New Amateur Naturalist and The RSPB Nature Tracker's Handbook. Nick lives in Devon with Dartmoor on his doorstep and is vice president of Buglife.

Review:

This excellent and well-illustrated book gives a superb insight into what ew usually miss on rural outings. * This England *

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472912071
• ISBN 13: 9781472912077
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352