- Paperback: 303 pages
- Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd; 1st. Edition edition (30 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713657138
- ISBN-13: 978-0713657135
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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- #43 in Books > Science & Nature > Nature > Wild Animals > Birds
- #78 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Fishing, Birdwatching & Other Outdoor Pursuits > Birdwatching > Britain
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"Marvellous value for a tenner." Birds (Feb 2007)
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The strength of this guide over its rivals is the wealth of information... illustrations are super and the price is excellent ...buy it
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114 of 116 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very impressive all round birdguide. Most guides limit themselves to merely providing details about how to identify species, this book not only perfroms that function perfectly well but in addition offers notes on what makes birds fascinating - their ecology, habitats, conservation status and movements. So, for example, you are not only told how to differentiate between a male and female Grey Partridge but also that they have declined by 84% in the last 25 years and that this is linked to a reduction in suitable nesting cover on farmland and insecticide use. In this way the book gives more of a clear overall picture of British bird species than almost any other book I know. Do not buy this book if you intend to find the definitive identification guide. But for anyone looking for a book that will provide interesting general information about bird species then this is for you.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the book that I reach for before I go to sleep to review some of the birds that I have seen throughout the day - an amazing wealth of information is crammed into a page, and each page is dedicated to a bird. The drawings and artwork are OK, not up to Collins standards, and it would not be my first choice for a field guide, but for some interesting factual information about species that I have encountered. This is the one, and worth having just for that. I love it, and think that the RSPB have a very good and effective range of books out at them moment.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The RSPB Handbook of British Birds is an excellent all-round bird book with many topics not discussed in ordinary identification field guides. The main purpose of the book is to give you a better understanding of the birds in the book with sections on habits, movements and migrations and conservation which gives you an idea of what is causing decline and what can be done to prevent it. It also includes some rare birds frequently seen in Britain such as the Night Heron, Ruddy Shelduck and Scarlet Rosefinch. Wherever possible the book has tried to give as much detailed information as possible, for example instead of saying that a kingfisher eats fish, it gives a good description of the different species of fish taken. All round it is a very good book with some excellent illustrations and good up-to-date maps. An excellent addition for anyone with an interest in birds. Well worth the buy!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Perfect Field Guide
This book makes the perfect field guide or reference book for those interested in British birds.
It's relatively compact size makes it perfect to keep in the car but... Read more
It's relatively compact size makes it perfect to keep in the car but... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Ben Avery
Honest Answers
this is a fabulous useful, colourful little book for anyone interested in birds, it was sold at a good price, a good bit cheaper than in the shops, arrived in good time and in... Read more
Published 23 days ago by jane leggitt
up-to-date and full of information
In a world inundated with bird books, this stands out from the crowd. It is clear and detailed with comprehensive information about everything the amateur ornithologist wants to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Raymond Hume
Book on British birds
The book arrived very quickly. It was in reasonable condition ( It was a used copy ) and has been vey usefull. Very happy chappie.
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Pete Micklethwaite
Published 9 months ago by cammadpete
Excellent Bird Book
Excellent quality, very well written for beginners in bird identification. Lovely brightly coloured pages with beautiful pictures of birds - Keeps all ages interested. Read more
Published 11 months ago by claiream
Shocked and disappointed
I am a keen birder and I was actually given this by someone. I'd heard lots about it and was looking forward to receiving it.
In actual fact it is hopeless. Read more
In actual fact it is hopeless. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. Beaton
A must for bird watchers
A very good referenece book. Very informative, well laid out and easy to follow for both the beginner and more experienced twitchers alike. Read more
Published 14 months ago by BobM
good book
After looking through numerous bird books ,we found this was the best for information ,quality of pictures and the book has a nice handling feel also.
Published 14 months ago by grandma
helpful and easy
I bought this book for a children who had borrowed an earlier edition. they love it... and now recite bits back...
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. S. Mcdavid
Excellent publication
A superb publication, which packs a huge amount of information into its well organised pages. The illustrations are accurately coloured and plentiful, showing the birds standing... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bumble
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