- Paperback: 165 pages
- Publisher: Brambleby Books; First edition (1 Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0954334760
- ISBN-13: 978-0954334765
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 873,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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... makes great bedside reading. An addictive and highly enjoyable book. --Stuart Winter, Birdwatching, 2005
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This first edition is now out of print and has been superceded by a second revised edition (Arrivals and Rivals - A duel for the winning bird, ISBN-13: 978-0954334796) with a new strap line, along with a stunning new 'Firebird' cover, more colour photos and an extra chapter on how to prepare for such fantastic, madcap adventures. Adrian Riley provides with his book entertaining and highly illuminating insights into the obsessions and passions when he set out to become the nationally recognised 'Birder of the Year'. Here is a classic tale, set amidst the beautiful British countryside, involving a rivalry so strong that all else is forgotten - save the birds and the desire to see them, despite the many costs both mentally and physically.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The (Superior?) British Big Year,
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This review is from: Arrivals and Rivals - A Birding Oddity: A Year of Competitive Twitching (Paperback)
I read this book in a couple of sittings (always a good sign). Having read the American-based Big Year, I had wondered about UK equivalent, when I was told about this. The birds (well most of them) the locations and the emotions were more familiar to me than the other version.Are these obsessive types loveable? - they seem hard work, or perhaps in their pursuit of victory, being social isn't on the agenda. That said, the character's seem warmer than their US counterparts and while it might come across and great v evil - the winner is the reader. Sufficient to interest the reader on several levels, it entertained a (relative) newcomer and birder of limited ability to such an extent that I will year list, and travel miles to see birds, but not exclusively for the sake of each other! Any birder, twitcher, lister or wannabee might care to read this to see the rules. Classic? no - entertaining, oh yes!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A rollercoaster birding ride-highly recommended!!,
By Boggers (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Arrivals and Rivals - A Birding Oddity: A Year of Competitive Twitching (Paperback)
This is a highly engaging and very well-written account of what turns out to be a rollercoaster birding ride, complete with all the thrill of the chase, intense competition and personal drama you'd expect - not to mention vivid, even beautiful descriptions. I've read it 2 or 3 times now, and I'm sure it's a book I will keep going back to. Highly recommended.
3.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable read,
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This review is from: Arrivals and Rivals - A Birding Oddity: A Year of Competitive Twitching (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book, it lays bare his attempt to beat Lee Evan's year list. He obviously has a passion for birding as well as twitching and this comes through.
He has a slightly tiresome writing style, every page is littered with mixed metaphors. However saying this his writing style doesnt detract from an entertaining book.
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