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Collins Gem - Scottish Birds: The Quick and Easy Spotter's Guide [Paperback]

Valerie Thom
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Product details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; Reprint edition (3 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007207697
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007207695
  • Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.1 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 222,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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An introductory guide to 180 species of bird commonly found throughout Scotland in the best-selling pocketable Gem format.

Unlike many field guides, Gem Scottish Birds does not cover birds which only visit occasionally, or which occur in such small numbers and are so difficult to identify that only experienced birdwatchers can spot them. Instead, it concentrates on the commoner species that the amateur birdwatcher is most likely to see, plus a few scarcer ones of particular interest.

The entries are grouped taxonomically, with a detailed introduction to all the different habitats. There are also details of key identification features and behavioural characteristics which will help you identify each bird with accuracy and ease.

Each entry includes:

• Full-colour illustration
• Common name and Latin and Gaelic name
• The season in which the bird is likely to be spotted
• Details on habitat, feeding habits and voice

There is also a section with up-to-date details about places of interest and the best sites to go for birdwatching, with maps and contact information to help you get there.

Packed full of information, Gem Scottish Birds is the ideal guide for both visitors and residents of Scotland who wish to learn about the fascinating wealth of birds that can be found there.

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An ideal pocket companion describing and illustrating over 180 birds found in Scotland

Groupings of birds by the habitat in which they can be seen, for ease of use

English, Gaelic and Latin names given for each species

A places to visit section detailing over 70 of the best site sin Scotland for birdwatching, how to get to them and what to expect and see when you're there

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Budge Burgess TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
One of the excellent Collins range of books on the flora and fauna of the British Isles (see also Michael Scott's "Scottish Wild Flowers"), this is a beautifully illustrated and well-organised pocket book, identifying some 180 or more birds found in Scotland. Organised around the habitats frequented by the birds, and therefore offering the best probability of spotting them, the full-colour illustrations are graced with pen portraits of each bird - even their Gaelic names are offered. Places to visit are recommended, presenting you with a stimulus to get out and look rather than wait for something to fly your way.

If you're planning a bird watching holiday in Scotland, or you're standing at your kitchen window in Kilmarnock gazing out on a winter scene, this is an excellent book to have within easy reach. It's also, hopefully, something which will stimulate your interest - bird watching is therapeutic, relaxing, and a good means to exercise mind and body.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A handy pocket guide 18 April 2001
Format:Paperback
I used the book recently on a trip to the Western Scottish Isles. It's a very handy size to fit the pocket and the text is well written. Overall the book is a useful addition to my field guide collection but I did find some problems in using it, mainly due to the fact that the birds are listed by habitat and not in the usual manner by species. This led to some shuffling through pages when a bird turned up out of its usual habitat or overflying. It's a nice idea, and maybe with usage one would get used to it but it does run against the tide of normal field guide practice. The other omission is lack of dispersal maps for each species. Although general areas are described in the text an at-a-glance reference would have been valuable. It's easy to criticise a publication but all-in-all this is a good little book for those who like to watch and identify birds but who do not want to get too deeply into the subject.
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By Budge Burgess TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
One of the excellent Collins range of books on the flora and fauna of the British Isles (see also Michael Scott's "Scottish Wild Flowers"), this is a beautifully illustrated and well-organised pocket book, identifying some 180 or more birds found in Scotland. Organised around the habitats frequented by the birds, and therefore offering the best probability of spotting them, the full-colour illustrations are graced with pen portraits of each bird - even their Gaelic names are offered. Places to visit are recommended, presenting you with a stimulus to get out and look rather than wait for something to fly your way.

If you're planning a bird watching holiday in Scotland, or you're standing at your kitchen window in Kilmarnock gazing out on a winter scene, this is an excellent book to have within easy reach. It's also, hopefully, something which will stimulate your interest - bird watching is therapeutic, relaxing, and a good means to exercise mind and body.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Scottish bird book
A very useful, pocket sized book that tells you just the right amount of info. in the field, until you can get back home to double check in a larger book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by E. Mylne
handy little book
I find it very useful - handy size, covers most birds ur likely to see as a casual bird watcher and most importantly for someone with kids it has the gaelic names! Read more
Published 12 months ago by DuncanDonn
For people who enjoy bird watching
Just as expected, nice pictures very informative. Bought this book for my mum who has taken up bird watching. Delivery was quick, no problems
Published 12 months ago by arneil
fab scottish islands bird book
Just what I was looking for with the added bonus of having the birds' names in Gaelic. Fantastic. Thanks, what a bargain!!
Published 13 months ago by Glenn Malean
Good in part
Obviously this item wins out on compactness and price, and the illustrations and information are clear. Where it falls down is by not including pictures of the birds in flight. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ian Sharp
A must for your rucksack!!!
An excellent little book covering everything you are likley to encounter out and about. Great compact size, fits easily into my top pocket of rucksack and gives a clear description... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by Ms. Michelle A. Baxter
Limited
A good little book ( and it is little! ) but would benefit I feel from some silhouette pictures especially for the birds of prey which look so similar from below.
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by Wright
Excellent pocket guide
One of the excellent Collins range of books on the flora and fauna of the British Isles (see also Michael Scott's "Scottish Wild Flowers"), this is a beautifully illustrated and... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2004 by Budge Burgess
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