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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been to The Gambia six times (going again later this year) and Senegal twice. I took my first copy of this book with me on the first trip and realised immediately what a boon it was, being able to quickly check IDs, behavourial habits, etc..
If ever there were a Bible of Gambian birding, this would be it.
Have to say, it got a bit heavy to carry all day so I ended up cheating a bit! I carefully separated the plates (images) and basic info section at the front from the more detailed information in the back half of the hardback book, created a new soft cover (laminated with Transpaseal) for that plates section and now just carry that out in the field, with the rest of the volume back at my accommodation to use more thoroughly at the end of the day.
Our guides always have their own copies with them anyway, so we often have a few minutes of perusing, heads together, just to confirm we saw what we thought we saw!
I do have a pristine copy on my bookshelf at home but my now rather dog-eared travel copy has been the best few pounds I've spent on holiday preparation and has made the difference between absolute involved enjoyment and vague wondering what that was flying past...
If ever there were a Bible of Gambian birding, this would be it.
Have to say, it got a bit heavy to carry all day so I ended up cheating a bit! I carefully separated the plates (images) and basic info section at the front from the more detailed information in the back half of the hardback book, created a new soft cover (laminated with Transpaseal) for that plates section and now just carry that out in the field, with the rest of the volume back at my accommodation to use more thoroughly at the end of the day.
Our guides always have their own copies with them anyway, so we often have a few minutes of perusing, heads together, just to confirm we saw what we thought we saw!
I do have a pristine copy on my bookshelf at home but my now rather dog-eared travel copy has been the best few pounds I've spent on holiday preparation and has made the difference between absolute involved enjoyment and vague wondering what that was flying past...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Obviously, if you're not particularly interested in birds and you have no intention of travelling to The Gambia, turn away now. But if you are planning a holiday to that part of West Africa then do consider this guide even if you've never been a regular bird-watcher. There are so many beautiful and unusual birds - even in hotel gardens - you'll want to be able to identify them and this guide is perfect. Wonderful, accurate illustrations and bags of interesting detail.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having visited The Gambia for the first time in May, my wife and I wanted something to remember the birds of that West African country - and intend to return there some day for more breathtaking birdwatching.
This book brings the memories flooding back, and is well researched and annotated, so that it makes a very good read. And it will be an excellent 'primer' for us when we go back to The Gambia sometime in the future.
It is the definitive book for Birds of Senegal and The Gambia - and the Amazon purchasing process was a pleasure to use.
Anyone interested in going to The Gambia should contact The Gambia Experience, who are enlighted travel agents who know the territory. We found them very reliable and approachable.
This book brings the memories flooding back, and is well researched and annotated, so that it makes a very good read. And it will be an excellent 'primer' for us when we go back to The Gambia sometime in the future.
It is the definitive book for Birds of Senegal and The Gambia - and the Amazon purchasing process was a pleasure to use.
Anyone interested in going to The Gambia should contact The Gambia Experience, who are enlighted travel agents who know the territory. We found them very reliable and approachable.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Easy to use guide
Bought this guide just before going to The Gambia for a short break, and found it really useful both whilst wandering about in bird rich areas with a local guide - who was very... Read more
Published 16 days ago by pete d
dont go without it
This guide is a must for any bird watcher going to the gambia,
slightly on the heavy side but managable, we all carry rucksacks. Read more
slightly on the heavy side but managable, we all carry rucksacks. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Paul Dykta
Excellent book
Very accurate pictures of birds, with details of where and when to see them. Lots of information on plumage, breeding, habitat, distribution etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sue
THE bird book for the Gambia and Senegal
If you are birdwatching in Gambia or Senegal, this is the book you want. I'm just about to head off to The Gambia for the second time, and I spent a while researching the market... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Moseley
Buy the new edition!
I bought this book for a trip to the Gambia and it is very good. This version has 49 colour plates with brief descriptions opposite and a very good full description at the back of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by saddy
Good but buy the latest 2011 'revision' instead
Instead of this older book, buy the latest reincarnation 'Birds of Senegal and The Gambia' Nik Borrow and Ron Demey 2011, where text and larger illustrations are integrated... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steve
Birds of Senegal and The Gambia - Helm guide new edition 2012
Was told that the Helm guide was THE Bird Book for The Gambia so took it on my recent trip. It is a dense and so heavy paperback book, and I could have left it at home to refer to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by holli
Bwana Foster's Guide to Birds of the Gambia and Senegal by Clive...
Hi fellow birders,
I can only reiterate the comments of the previous reviews, this book is, I think, the definitive guide to the birds of the Gambia and Senegal. Read more
I can only reiterate the comments of the previous reviews, this book is, I think, the definitive guide to the birds of the Gambia and Senegal. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bwana Foster-Phalaborwa, South Africa.
Good field guide
We have recently returned from the Gambia and were very pleased with this field guide which was easy to use, with excellent illustrations. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pjhale
Great book
Great book. Gives full coverage with clear pictures and concise descriptions. Can see why highly recommended by reviewers and friends who have been to Gambia and Senegal. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Jones
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