Bird books to enjoy

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	"Fifty years old now but an outstanding read and should be on every birders bookshelf"

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	"One of the first bird books I ever bought, inspiring for novice and experienced birder alike"

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	"One of the very few modern avifaunas that's actually an enjoyable read."

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	"A wonderful birding biography"

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	"I regularly dip into this fascinating little book"

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	"A thorough and very readable attempt to understand the appearance of these semi-rarities"

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	"Rich and poetic this is simply one of the finest books ever written about birds"

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	"Not as well known as his other books but a very enjoyable read"

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	"In the smaller version this is the finest field guide ever produced, in this large format it's outstanding"

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	"A book to inspire when things are a bit flat!"

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	"Covers folklore, names and history of our native birds. Fascinating although partly superseded by the next title"

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	"Full of little gems and a reminder of just how important birds are to people"

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	"The birding year through the eyes of six birdwatchers in six very different habitats"

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	"A treasure trove of information by one of the great natural history communicators. Great illustrations too"

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	"A very readable account of a single species with evocative pen and ink drawings"

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	"Not principally about birds but a must for any island lover."

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	"A fictionalised account of the first breeding by Little Ringed Plovers. It shouldn't work but it does!"

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	"A hugely enjoyable account of a bird race much enhanced by the late Laurel Tucker's line drawings"

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	"If like me you live inland but dream of migrants this is the book for you...."