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"These mini guides make perfect companions for the nature enthusiast"
-- BBC Wildlife, May 2010
"The perfect pocket companions when out and about birdwatching or looking for other wildlife"
-- Bird Watching Magazine, June 1, 2010
"You'll never again be puzzlied by a mystery flower, moth or butterfly while you're out in the field." -- Bird Watching, July 1, 2010
"A series well worth the space in your rucksack" -- Inverness & Nairnshire Herald, July 16, 2010 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
-- BBC Wildlife, May 2010
"The perfect pocket companions when out and about birdwatching or looking for other wildlife"
-- Bird Watching Magazine, June 1, 2010
"You'll never again be puzzlied by a mystery flower, moth or butterfly while you're out in the field." -- Bird Watching, July 1, 2010
"A series well worth the space in your rucksack" -- Inverness & Nairnshire Herald, July 16, 2010 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.
This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts to identify the most commonly seen species in Britain and Europe.
Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including notes on appearance, colour and distinctive features, and information on juveniles, range and habitat, nests, call and breeding sites.
In addition, an extensive introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats and migration, and gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy and where to go to spot the most desirable species.
This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, covering over 200 species of bird found in Britain and Europe.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been reviewing some of the bird books that I have re-acquired recently. Modern printing techniques make the latest bird book offerings far superior to their older counterparts, the photographs and drawing almost 'fly' off the pages at you. But guess which one I use most of all, The Collins gem.
It is not the most comprehensive bird book in the world, although it does describe and illustrate 230 European species. It also gives details of appearance, habitat, nest and song and calls. It also gives a map of the areas in which particular species can usually be found. All this is excellent. The photographs are not the biggest, but adequate, but where this little beauty beats all the others, is it can stay with me all the time, because of its size (11 cms. deep x 8 cms. wide, and that is why I get more use out of it than anything else.
If I am out and about and see a bird I am not sure about, I look it up in this book and then if I can pin it down to a particular species I can look in one of my more comprehensive books at home and that is why it gets much more use than any of the others. I wouldn't be without it.
It is not the most comprehensive bird book in the world, although it does describe and illustrate 230 European species. It also gives details of appearance, habitat, nest and song and calls. It also gives a map of the areas in which particular species can usually be found. All this is excellent. The photographs are not the biggest, but adequate, but where this little beauty beats all the others, is it can stay with me all the time, because of its size (11 cms. deep x 8 cms. wide, and that is why I get more use out of it than anything else.
If I am out and about and see a bird I am not sure about, I look it up in this book and then if I can pin it down to a particular species I can look in one of my more comprehensive books at home and that is why it gets much more use than any of the others. I wouldn't be without it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are loads of great bird books on the market.
However, the best are large and cumbersome especially when you are lugging a bag of birding gear around.
I like the Gem because it really is pocket sized and offers a good basic description and image of most birds you are likely to see.
OK, so if may not be great for some of the birds such as ducks which have big changes in seasonal plumage not will it help with a rarity.
For the new birder or someone that wants to keep weight to a minimum this is a super little book.
However, the best are large and cumbersome especially when you are lugging a bag of birding gear around.
I like the Gem because it really is pocket sized and offers a good basic description and image of most birds you are likely to see.
OK, so if may not be great for some of the birds such as ducks which have big changes in seasonal plumage not will it help with a rarity.
For the new birder or someone that wants to keep weight to a minimum this is a super little book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought this little book to assist us with Identifying birds on our numerous birding outings.
One of the reasons for purchasing this book was the size, as I needed a book small enough to pop in my pocket but with enough info to help with I'ding. This book fills both of these requirements and is a very handy little reference book.
In short an ideal book for birding beginners or garden birders.
One of the reasons for purchasing this book was the size, as I needed a book small enough to pop in my pocket but with enough info to help with I'ding. This book fills both of these requirements and is a very handy little reference book.
In short an ideal book for birding beginners or garden birders.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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My wife and I purchased this book along with garden birds. We have so many birds now comming into our garden that we could not identify. Read more
Published 11 months ago by paul
Informative, pocket sized guide
I bought this as a present for some else, and they are very pleased with it. For a pocket-sized book, this contains all the basic information you need.
Published 11 months ago by Evelyn M. Burrell
Nice book
This book is a little "gem", you can carry in a pocket and use it when you are out and about. I bought it for a friend, who is now hooked on nature.
Nice little book!
Nice little book!
Published 12 months ago by Marion
Collins Gem - Birds
This is such a great book.I was a novice at bird recognition and did a lot of walking in the country with friends who always knew more than me.Now I`m catching up. Read more
Published 13 months ago by copnorkid
great guide
this is the one for your pocket on a walk - we use it on the Broads on our boat - very handy pocket size - tells us all we need to know at a glance.- love these guides
Published 13 months ago by corsica
It is beautiful, it is useful, but...
This book is indeed a beautiful book, it is printed on very high quality paper and it is very well protected against the elements as it includes a very thick durable plastic cover. Read more
Published 15 months ago by B. J. Davies
Concise BIRD book
I purchased this to take off in the caravan and then go off in the car to places too.
Was a tad disappointed in the enclosed folded sheet of birds in flight, as it is a... Read more
Was a tad disappointed in the enclosed folded sheet of birds in flight, as it is a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Friends fan
great book and so small
this book is great for people who have just got into bird watching and want to find them it has some good facts and it is so good that it has real pictures which is so good but be... Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by A. Stone
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