- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd (24 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 071368707X
- ISBN-13: 978-0713687071
- Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 11.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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'Virtually every species gets a page to itself...The illustrations, by Dave Nurney, are truly excellent, lifelike and show all the key identification features. At under a fiver, this really is the best value bird book on the market.' Countryfile (Autumn 2007) 'Well planned, well executed, and commendable cheap, this little book deserves to be a very popular beginners' guide to 174 of Britain's commonest bird species.' IBIS (April 2008) "Easily the best guide for the complete beginner...Brilliant" The Observer (June 2008)
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"Easily the best guide for the complete beginner"
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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you have a casual interest in birds or are starting birdwatching, this book is ideal for six reasons...
1. It only covers 174 species - that's great because most guides add another 100 or so that only serve to confuse. When you need to know more this information is readily available.
2. It contains excellent drawings, which are much more helpful for bird identification than photographs.
3. It has good maps showing distribution in the UK at different times of the year.
4. The text, though shorter than larger books, is very good.
5. It is small enough to put in your pocket. My copy goes in the car with me wherever I go.
6. It's cheap!
I have bought 4 copies of this book so far, one for me and three as gifts. Strongly recommended.
1. It only covers 174 species - that's great because most guides add another 100 or so that only serve to confuse. When you need to know more this information is readily available.
2. It contains excellent drawings, which are much more helpful for bird identification than photographs.
3. It has good maps showing distribution in the UK at different times of the year.
4. The text, though shorter than larger books, is very good.
5. It is small enough to put in your pocket. My copy goes in the car with me wherever I go.
6. It's cheap!
I have bought 4 copies of this book so far, one for me and three as gifts. Strongly recommended.
82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book contains all the usual information that a good quality book on birds should carry within its pages. It covers 170 of the most commonly found birds in Britain and Ireland in a well laid out and easy to follow format. The illustrations by David Nurney are excellent and many bird enthusiasts prefer illustrations to photographs. For identification purposes they are first class.
This book features a bird per page and has all the usual features including descriptions of each bird's main characteristics including distribution of each species. The bird's plumage and behaviour patterns. RSPB books seem to go that extra mile with the information they provide the enthusiast.
This book features a bird per page and has all the usual features including descriptions of each bird's main characteristics including distribution of each species. The bird's plumage and behaviour patterns. RSPB books seem to go that extra mile with the information they provide the enthusiast.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book for my 87 year old sister. My nephew purchased a bird table for her garden and she was unfamiliar with the birds. However, after only a week of bird spotting with this lovely book, she knew every bird and enjoyed reading the book. Thank you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Part time bird watchers
We had purchased the Collins bird book which is larger and more thorough, but not bag friendly if you are out and about walking, this was ideal. Read more
Published 21 days ago by John
RSPB - 1st class
1st class book for the novice to bird-watching - my grand-daughter saw it and wanted the childrens version which is also 1st class.
Published 1 month ago by jash0690
Great little book
Good buy for all, arrived quick and in good condition, helpful and the little pocket size means you can take it anywhere
Published 1 month ago by Nobrakes
Good value and clear information
This book contains some very nice drawings, and gives a brief insight into the habitat and routines of common British birds, we brought it to identify the birds in our garden, and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. G. J. Cork
GREAT BUY
A MUST FOR BIRD WATCHERS ANS PHOTOGRAPHERS A LIKE, HAS GREAT DETAILED PICTURES AND HAS LOAD OF INTERESTING INFO, A BRILLIANT BIRD BOOK.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. S. Dickinson
Bird Brain
Great little book . Perfect for taking on holiday or walks.would fit in most pockets.If the RSPB can't get the descriptions right, who can!!!!!
Published 1 month ago by squibsmum
a good bird spotting book
although a good book for spotting birds in & around the garden I was a little disappointed that it did not give info on what they liked to eat.
Published 2 months ago by Bluecj
Excelent Pocket Book for Beginners
A simple easy to follow pocket book which is an ideal book for children to begin bird watching. A lot of bird books cover European birds as well which is not very helpful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by esox
Spotting Birds
I have just got into spotting birds, and wanted a easy guide and this is it even i can work out what different birds are which! Read more
Published 3 months ago by nuttersmum
Handy sized reference book
I've just bought some new binoculars that were recommended for ornithology, and this book was a suggested companion. Since it only cost 3. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patrick D. Carey
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