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RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe (Hardcover)

by Rob Hume (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (2 May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751312347
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751312348
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14.4 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 325,347 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Product Description
This recognition guide uses a photographic approach, with an easy-to-use layout to ensure an accurtate identification of birds in the field. The volume profiles all 500 species regulary seen in Britain and Europe. Each fact and image is authenticated by the RSPB.

About the Author
Rob Hume is a writer, editor, artist, identification expert, and bird tour leader, and is much in demand for his expertise on birds. Rob has worked for the RSPB for 23 years, and now edits the society's magazine, Birds.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Purchase, 22 Jan 2003
By A Customer
Being new to this field, I have found this book of great value. I have encountered several other guides, and have to say without a shadow of doubt, this is the best. Each bird is alotted its own page, containing both photographs and drawings of top quality. There is a wealth of info on all aspects of the bird, including song, its individual style of flight, lifespan, breeding and much more.
Of particular use is a section at the bottom of each page offering photographs of similar species, to further ensure you can make a correct I.D.
Overall, a top buy, of top quality.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great bird book for beginners!, 7 Jul 2002
I have found this book invaluable in helping me identify birds. As a new and young person to the world of birdwatching I find the photographic format far easier to relate to then drawings. As each species gets a whole page and has pictures of similar birds at the bottom I have found this a good checker. Also the rare birds are at the back so you don't get confused and think you have spotted something new when it is a common bird.
A friend reccomended this book to me and I recommend it to any one keen to know what they are looking at. It is probably a bit basic for the proffessional twitcher or birder but loads of colourful photos for the casual watcher. It also covers all of Britain and Europe so I can use it abroad as well... a bargain!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 11 April 2006
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This really is an excellent book, packed with information but presented with the clarity and flair typical of many Dorling Kindersley titles.

The annotated photographic images of species are consistently superb, showing male/female summer/winter etc, in as much detail as the format allows. The images have obviously been carefully chosen and processed to be attractive and informative. If you've been disappointed with photographic guides before, buy with confidence here.

I also found the brief text on each species to be useful, the descriptions of typical behaviour really helping to identify in some cases.

The "similar species" section is also a great idea for new or part-time bird watchers

Add to this in-flight illustrations, distribution maps/calendars, habitat details, statistics, there is a lot of information here.

Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars good quality book
Bought the book for my mother, who was well pleased with it.
The only negative was, when it arrived the cover was a bit creased. Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Peterson

4.0 out of 5 stars RSPB Birds of Europe
RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe

Not as good as I had hoped it would be in terms of bird identification by colouration but better than anything else I've found. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Clive V. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars So good I bought my mum a copy as well
I've had this book for about 2 years now and its really good for identifying birds. Layout is logical and therefore easy to find groups of similar birds. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Simon Chetwynd

5.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to Beat for Identification

We come to expect quality books when they carry the RSPB name and logo and they do not let us down, my only slight quibble is that this particular book says on the front... Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2007 by J. Chippindale

4.0 out of 5 stars RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe.
This is a fairly new book and differs from other guides such as Collins in that it uses photagraphic style images rather than sketches. Read more
Published on 16 May 2003 by Roger Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the best!
At a time where everyone appears to be promoting the Collins Field Guide (which is indeed wonderful! Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2002 by fishtwig

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