field guide to the bees of great britain and ireland steven falk

Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects, but many species are in decline, and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources.This book is from author Steven Falk, who is a professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years’ experience of working with bees. It is a comprehensive introduction to bee classification, ecology, field techniques and recording, a full glossary, and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects.Also included are introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories, as well as detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters, similar species, variants, flight season, habitat, flowers visited, nesting habits, status & distribution, and parasites & associates. A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species are designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process.The book is illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black and white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe''s leading insect artists. It also includes stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild and 234 up-to-date distribution maps.This eagerly anticipated new addition to the highly acclaimed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland - Steven Falk

Third edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the larger moths of Great Britain and Ireland.This latest edition of the Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland has been fully revised, updated and restructured, bringing it in line with the latest thinking in taxonomy. Moths are illustrated in their natural resting postures, and there are also paintings of different forms, underwings and other details to help with identification.New descriptions and illustrations have been included for species that have been newly recorded in Britain and Ireland since the last edition of the guide was published. The text descriptions of all other species – covering field characters and similar species, flight season, life cycle, larval foodplants, and habitat – have been revised and updated where necessary, and particular attention has been paid to updating the distribution information, which is now supported by maps.The revised general introduction explains how the methods of identifying and recording moths have evolved over recent years with the advent of new technologies and as a result of data analysis.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland - Dr Paul Waring, Martin Townsend

‘A much-needed guide – you can’t truly understand a moth or a butterfly without first getting to know the caterpillar.’ – Nick BakerThis beautifully illustrated field guide covers caterpillars of the moth and butterfly species that are most likely to be encountered in the British Isles. The comprehensive introduction covers how to study caterpillars and provides a window into their diverse natural histories, while the species accounts cover status, field characters, similar species, habitat, foodplant and field notes, and are accompanied with up-to-date distribution maps.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Caterpillars of Great Britain and Ireland - Dr Phil Sterling, Barry Henwood

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The second edition of Richard Lewington''s pocket guide to the butterflies of Great Britain and IrelandPresented in an accessible, easy-to-use format, this is an ideal guide for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts. It includes more than 600 superb illustrations of all the life stages of each species, together with beautiful artworks of the butterflies in their natural settings and pertinent species information, distribution maps and life history charts. The second edition features a new, illustrated ‘at-a-glance’ identification guide, updated distribution maps and species accounts, and new spreads and artwork for the Cryptic Wood White and Scarce Tortoiseshell.

Objev podobné jako Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland - Richard Lewington

A richly illustrated guide to the wildflowers and other flora of coastal Britain, Ireland and Northwest EuropeThe rugged and beautiful coastal regions of Britain and Ireland are among the crowning glories of these islands. Few visitors can fail to marvel at the stunning sight of Cornwall’s clifftops resplendent with flowering Thrift, or be struck by the resilience of plants that thrive on the inhospitable shingle beaches of Dungeness on the coast of Kent. This field guide covers more than 600 species of wildflowers and other coastal flora found in Britain and Ireland, and coastal mainland Northwest Europe. Detailed species accounts describe wildflowers, grasses, sedges and rushes that occur on the coast or in abundance within sight of the sea. Stunningly illustrated throughout, this comprehensive, user-friendly guide also covers trees and shrubs, a range of other groups from mosses and seaweeds, and more broadly, the natural history of coastal habitats.Covers more than 600 species of flowering plantsFeatures over 1,500 spectacular colour photosDescribes other groups such as ferns, mosses, liverworts, lichens, fungi and seaweedsProvides up-to-date colour distribution maps for Britain and Ireland

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to Coastal Wildflowers of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe - Paul Sterry, Andrew Cleave

The definitive guide to identifying dragonflies in EuropeField Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe is the ultimate identification guide to the Odonata of the region, with coverage stretching from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean basin and including western Turkey, Cyprus, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and the Azores, Canary Islands and Madeira.. Each species is lavishly illustrated with Richard Lewington''s incomparable artwork of males, females and variations, as well as close-ups of important characteristics. Concise identification texts, is accompanied by accurate distribution maps, checklists and photography, and an introduction to larval identification is included. This ground-breaking field guide represents the last word in field identification of these insects across the continent.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe: 2nd edition - Asmus Schroter, Klaas-Douwe B Dijkstra

This compelling tour of Great Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful gardens is THE guide to help you choose where to visit.Wherever you visit across Great Britain and Ireland, beautiful gardens abound. From large stately homes to hidden gems, small urban plots to informal country gardens, every region has gardens worthy of a visit.Profiling the well-known and the unusual, those created by home gardeners as well as professional designers, plant havens and sculptural statements, there are gardens to suit every taste, in every style.Broken down by region, this accessible guide helps people to get the most from visiting any part of Great Britain and Ireland. From the comfort of your armchair, stunning photography, location maps, garden information and expert guidance bring the gardens to vibrant life.

Objev podobné jako RHS Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland - Royal Horticultural Society

Forgotten Football Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland is a nostalgic journey through the histories of clubs that left an indelible mark on the sport, yet no longer exist.Philip O''Rourke delves into the narratives of 50 defunct teams from around England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, uncovering their origins, achievements and the circumstances that led to their extinction. Along the way, we learn about their key players and managers and any controversies surrounding them.Inside you’ll discover:Interviews with fans and journalists that help bring the story of each club to lifeHow George Best ended up playing for a League of Ireland sideThe History of Wanderers FC and how they won the first FA CupHow the first ever Welsh Cup finalist, Druids FC, became a forgotten clubThe story of Renton FC, the Scottish club who were once world champions but are now just a memoryHow one English club, Corinthians, influenced some of the world’s top sides despite staying at amateur level for so longHow Drumcondra AFC took on Europe, but now just play in the local football leagueThis engrossing book is a heartfelt tribute to the teams that once brought joy to their supporters, but now survive only in memory or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Forgotten Football Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland - Philip O'Rourke

As the comprehensive reference for 394 species, subspecies, and varieties of grasses, Field Guide to the Grasses of Oregon and Washington has become the definitive identification resource for amateurs and professionals alike throughout the region. With 18 additional species, updated names, new keys, and improved photos and maps, the second edition provides an in-depth and refreshed treatment of both native and introduced grasses that grow wild in Oregon and Washington and their neighboring states and provinces. This guide covers the entire spectrum of grasses, from weedy invaders to rare native species. It shows how grasses are valued for habitat restoration in numerous environments—from wetlands to deserts, and from sea level to alpine. Field Guide to the Grasses of Oregon and Washington provides identification keys, species descriptions, photographs of each species (both in the field and through a microscope), habitats, and range maps. Users will especially appreciate the labeled macrophotographs that illustrate hard-to-see diagnostic features. Biologists, land managers, botanists, and consultants, as well as plant professionals, home gardeners, and amateur plant enthusiasts, will find this guide an indispensable reference for identifying all the grasses encountered in the diverse habitats of Oregon and Washington.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Grasses of Oregon and Washington - Barbara L. Wilson, Robert C. Korfhage, Richard Brainerd, Nick Otting, Cindy Talbott Roche

An updated, comprehensive guide to the orchids of Europe and the Mediterranean region.Field Guide to the Orchids of Europe and the Mediterranean: Second Edition is a comprehensive photographic guide to the orchids of the region written by leading experts, who between them have decades of orchid field and research experience. The book covers orchids from Europe and the Mediterranean, extending to Turkey and the immediate near east of North Africa and Macaronesia. Many guides to orchids of this region exist, but in this completely revised second edition, the authors have drawn on the latest scientific research to bring clarity to orchid identification and names, with an emphasis on the natural variability that exists in many wild species. This edition incorporates the latest updates in taxonomy. With over 2000 color photographs and new images, the book provides the reader with an accessible and easy-to-use identification guide to the natural variability seen in these orchids. The book covers thirty genera and their species including Ophrys, Cypripedium, Orchis, Dactylorhiza, Epipactis, and Serapias, as well as seventy natural hybrids. Much of the confusion over identification is due to the morphological variation a species can have within a habitat and across its distribution, and therefore ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Orchids of Europe and the Mediterranean Second edition - Phillip Cribb, Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen, Rolf Kuhn

The ultimate field guide to the birds of ArgentinaThis spectacular field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands.More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants across 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics.Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species.This landmark work, the product of more than 25 years of study, is comprehensive yet accessible and field-friendly. It stands to remain the definitive work on Argentina''s birds for generations to come.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic - Juan Ignacio Areta, Mark Pearman

The ultimate field guide to the birds of ArgentinaThis spectacular field guide is the ultimate reference to the birds of Argentina and the islands of the South-west Atlantic, essential for researchers, birders and conservationists alike. It covers Argentina and all Fuegian and Hornean islands south to the Diego Ramírez Islands and east to the Falklands.More than 2,300 images illustrate 1,075 species, including all residents, migrants and most vagrants across 199 stunning colour plates, depicting every species and many distinct plumages and subspecies, including 28 endemics and 17 near-endemics.Concise text describes key identification features, status, range, habitats and voice, with up-to-date colour distribution maps for each species.This landmark work, the product of more than 25 years of study, is comprehensive yet accessible and field-friendly. It stands to remain the definitive work on Argentina''s birds for generations to come.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Argentina and the Southwest Atlantic - Juan Ignacio Areta, Mark Pearman

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.With a range of habitats from mountain forests and wetland basins to the great, sweeping savannas, East Africa is one of the world''s great wildlife travel destinations, and it has an avifauna of staggering diversity to match. This includes many regional endemics and scarcities, some of which have very small and vulnerable ranges, plus a host of Palearctic visitors in the northern winter.This comprehensive field guide describes and illustrates 1,448 species, including all the resident, migrant, and vagrant birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Featuring 289 colour plates with more than 3,500 images, it depicts all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. The species accounts are accompanied by accurate distribution maps, while the introductory sections include information on conservation and maps of important bird areas in the region.Now in its second edition, this book is an indispensable guide for the visiting birdwatcher. It is also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of the region. Birds of East Africa is a true must-have for anyone birding in the region.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa - John Fanshawe, Terry Stevenson

A comprehensive guide to the birds of this beautiful Himalayan country. Nepal has a huge bird list with more than 900 species. Star species include Ibisbill in the high rivers and streams, Himalayan Monal in the forests, and Lesser Florican in the grasslands, along with a host of other regional scarcities and palearctic migrants. Added to the staggering avian diversity is a rich mammal fauna including Indian Rhinoceros, Tiger, Red Panda, Asian Elephant and Leopard, making Nepal one of world''s great wildlife-watching destinations.Every species of bird recorded in Nepal is covered in this fantastic field guide. More than 790 species are featured with illustrations and concise text covering essential information for quick and easy reference., covering voice, habits, habitats, altitudinal range, distribution and status. The text is accompanied by accurate distribution maps.This book is the definitive field guide to the birds of this magical slice of the Himalayas, and an essential addition to the backpack of any visitor.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Nepal - Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp, Richard Grimmett, Hem Sagar Baral

The classic field guide to the birds of South-east AsiaThe vast diversity of South-east Asian birdlife attracts increasing numbers of birdwatchers each year; covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, this is the definitive field guide to the region''s birds. Birds of South-East Asia covers all of the 1,327 species recorded in the region. Each species has been illustrated to show all plumages and distinctive races, with concise identification text. The species accounts go into further detail on identification, habitat, vocalisations, status, and distribution. This guide represents an important contribution to ornithology in South-east Asia, and an important work of reference for any birder or naturalist visiting or living in the region.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia - Craig Robson

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.With a range of habitats from mountain forests and wetland basins to the great, sweeping savannas, East Africa is one of the world''s great wildlife travel destinations, and it has an avifauna of staggering diversity to match. This includes many regional endemics and scarcities, some of which have very small and vulnerable ranges, plus a host of Palearctic visitors in the northern winter.This comprehensive field guide describes and illustrates 1,448 species, including all the resident, migrant, and vagrant birds of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Featuring 289 colour plates with more than 3,500 images, it depicts all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. The species accounts are accompanied by accurate distribution maps, while the introductory sections include information on conservation and maps of important bird areas in the region.Now in its second edition, this book is an indispensable guide for the visiting birdwatcher. It is also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of the region. Birds of East Africa is a true must-have for anyone birding in the region.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa - John Fanshawe, Terry Stevenson

A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Cuba.The largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba contains a vast range of ecosystems, from scrub and grasslands to mountain ranges and coastal mangrove forests. These landscapes are home to an amazing diversity of avifauna, including 29 extant endemic species along with many other near-endemics and a large number of migratory birds, making Cuba a highly attractive destination for birders.Revised and updated throughout, this second edition includes high-quality colour plates illustrating more than 370 species recorded in the region, with informative text on facing pages for easy reference. Written by Cuba''s two leading ornithologists, the concise species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitat and behaviour, and are accompanied by accurate colour distribution maps.The definitive field guide to this magical birding destination, Birds of Cuba is an essential companion for any visiting birder or naturalist.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Cuba - Arturo Kirkconnell, Orlando H. Garrido

A comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of JapanThe islands of Japan are home to a spectacular and diverse range of birds, from the sea-eagles and giant owls of the north to the endemic rails and woodpeckers of the far south. This book is the perfect guide to all 738 species that occur there. The authoritative text covers the identification, voice, habitat, behaviour and range of every species and subspecies found across the archipelago, accompanied by accurate distribution maps. Facing the text are 187 superb plates, covering all major age and subspecies plumage variation.Birds of Japan – comprehensive, authoritative and perfect for field use. It''s an indispensable addition to any visiting birder''s backpack.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Japan - Mark Brazil

South Georgia is rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery, and it is a prime destination spot on most Antarctic tours. This beautifully illustrated field guide depicts the birds, mammals, insects, flowering plants, and other vegetation found in this unique part of the world. It features 368 full-color photographs of more than 180 species, including 65 species of birds, 20 species of sea mammals, nearly 60 species of insects, and more than 40 species of flowering and nonflowering plants. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, with information on status, behavior, threats, and distribution. This one-of-a-kind photographic guide also includes introductory chapters on South Georgia''s geography, climate, ecology, and conservation.Features 368 photos of more than 180 species Covers birds, sea mammals, insects, and plants Provides detailed species accounts Includes chapters on geography, climate, ecology, and conservation The only photographic field guide to focus specifically on South Georgia

Objev podobné jako A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia - Robert Burton, John Croxall

An authoritative guide to the birds of Cyprus.Cyprus is a great place for birding, and one of the most popular places for birders to visit in Europe. It holds populations of a number of regional scarcities that are very hard to see elsewhere, plus a number of endemic subspecies, and the jewels in the crown – three full endemics, Cyprus Wheatear, Cyprus Scops Owl and Cyprus Warbler, the latter of which graces the jacket of this Helm field guide to the island. Detailed plates are allied to concise identification text, with accurate maps stemming from Colin Richardson''s decades-long programme of population-mapping on the island. Together, these elements make this the definitive guide to the birds of Cyprus, one that no visitor to this beautiful island can be without.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Cyprus - Richard Porter, Colin Richardson

This comprehensive guide to the birds of Thailand is an indispensable field reference for birdwatchers, residents and visitors to the country alike. Thailand is one of the most popular destination for tourists in Asia, and birders have long travelled there to observe its wealth of wildlife.This guide covers all 950 species that have been recorded in Thailand, with 166 magnificent colour plates covering most plumage variations. Each plate is accompanied by concise text for each species and distinctive subspecies, detailing identification, voice, habitat and behaviour. In addition, there is a distribution map for every species.This second edition of the definitive guide to Thailand''s birds is an important addition to the backpack of any birdwatcher visiting or living in the kingdom.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand - Craig Robson

The definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of Ecuador.This comprehensive yet portable guide to the birds of mainland Ecuador is a valuable resource for anyone exploring the mountains, forests and wetlands of this incredibly bird-rich country.It covers every species and most subspecies recorded in Ecuador, including migrants and vagrants, with accurate and up-to-date distribution maps. The species text provides an overview of the species'' identification, voice, habits, habitats, range, distribution and status. More than 1,630 species are illustrated, across 291 plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. With thousands of illustrations allied with concise text and accurate distribution information, this book is an indispensable guide to bird identification in Ecuador. It is an essential backpack addition for any visiting birdwatcher.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Ecuador - Juan Freile, Robin Restall

A comprehensive guide to the mammals of South-east Asia.From large mammals such as the elephant, bears, big cats, dolphins and whales to monkeys and badgers to bats, civets, rats and shrews, South-east Asia is one of the world’s richest regions in terms of mammalian diversity. Species new to science are still being described regularly, though there is increasing pressure on all of its wild mammal populations.More than 550 species are covered in this comprehensive guide, which is now in its second edition. Each species account includes key identification characteristics along with information on habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, and many are accompanied by line drawings of footprints and details of anatomy, or other aspects of identification. Beautiful colour plates depict each species and their variations, while accompanying range maps provide up-to-date information on distribution.This field guide is an essential companion for any naturalist or traveller visiting this corner of Asia, one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world for mammals.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Mammals of South-east Asia (2nd Edition) - Charles M. Francis

Birds of Bangladesh – the definitive field guide to Bangladesh''s rich avifauna.Despite being one of the most densely populated countries on Earth, Bangladesh boasts a diverse range of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands and grasslands, and supports a wide range of species including a number of sought-after regional specialities, such as Masked Finfoot and Lesser Florican, This book covers all 705 species that occur in Bangladesh, including vagrants. It includes 103 superb colour plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference, as well as concise species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitats, distribution and status.Birds of Bangladesh is an essential field companion for any birdwatcher visiting or living in this fascinating and beautiful country.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh - Paul Thompson, Tim Inskipp, Richard Grimmett

•The most comprehensive field guide of the flora of the western Mediterranean on the market (2,500 plants described)•Second edition fully updated to the latest in plant phylogenetic relationships•Companion volume to the 2019 book covering the Eastern Mediterranean by the same author•Written in a no-nonsense and easy-to-use style to appeal to plant enthusiasts with limited knowledge of plant identification•Up-to-date species descriptions for common and conspicuous species as well as local rarities for wide appeal•Over 800 line drawings to complement the text and aid easy and reliable identification•Over 1,400 colour photographs which beautifully depict the plants in their natural habitat, and aid identification •Ideal for eco tourists visiting the region

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Wildflowers of the Western Mediterranean, Second edition - Chris Thorogood

This is a fully revised and updated edition of the most user-friendly field guide to the birds of Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and the Indonesian states of Kalimantan. The book gives descriptions of 669 species living or reported on the island, including 51 endemic species.

Objev podobné jako Phillipps' Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo - Quentin Phillipps

Thoroughly revised and updated, this long-awaited new edition of Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa remains the most comprehensive guide to South African spiders published to date.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa - Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman

A fully comprehensive field guide to Malaysia's 829 bird species, including Sabah and Sarawak. The species are clearly illustrated in over 170 plates, with many variants. The main identifying features of each species are described and key facts cover size, voice, range and status, habitat, specific country and breeding.

Objev podobné jako A Field Guide to the Birds of Malaysia - Lim Kim Chuah, Yong Ding Li, Lim Kim Seng

What sort of Brit are you? A hilarious illustrated guide to the unique inhabitants of these isles

Objev podobné jako A Field Guide to the Peoples of the British Isles - Chelsea Renton

The flora of Armenia is one of the most diverse and interesting in the world and includes many favourite garden plants. This essential companion for plant enthusiasts describes more than 1000 plants including bulbs, herbaceous plants, woody plants, grasses and ferns. Each entry includes a photo, full plant description and accompanying distribution map.

Objev podobné jako FIELD GUIDE TO THE PLANTS OF ARMENIA - Galstyan Tamar

A fully revised, comprehensive photographic field guide to the dragonflies of Britain and IrelandBritain's Dragonflies is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by two of Britain's foremost Dragonfly experts, this fully revised and updated fourth edition features hundreds of stunning images and identification charts covering all 57 resident, migrant and former breeding species, and six potential vagrants. The book focuses on the identification of both adults and larvae, highlighting the key features. Detailed species profiles provide concise information on identification, distribution, flight periods, behaviour, habitat, status and conservation. Other sections cover biology; how to watch, photograph, record and monitor Dragonflies; conservation status and legislation; and introduced exotic species.This redesigned, updated and expanded edition features:Beautiful colour plates showing males, females, immatures and all colour forms for every speciesOver 500 stunning photographs, many of which are new, and more than 550 illustrationsUp-to-date species profiles and distribution mapsDetailed, easy-to-use identification charts for adults and larvae

Objev podobné jako Britain's Dragonflies - Andy Swash, Dave Smallshire

A comprehensive photographic field guide to the mammals of Great Britain and IrelandBritain’s Mammals is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to all the mammals recorded in the wild in Great Britain and Ireland in recent times—including marine mammals, bats and introduced species that have bred. The book features 500 stunning photographs and incorporates invaluable tips and suggestions to help you track down and identify even the most difficult species. This easy-to-use book provides an introduction to the different types of mammal. Concise species accounts focus on identification, and include up-to-date information on sounds, habitat, food, habits, breeding behaviour, and population and status, as well as descriptions of key field signs—including tracks, droppings and nests—that give away the presence of mammals even when they are out of sight. Guidance is also provided on ways of studying and observing mammals—including small-mammal trapping, bat detecting and whale watching. In addition, the book contains sections on mammal conservation, legislation and further sources of useful information. Handy and informative, this guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in watching mammals in Great Britain and Ireland. Comprehensive coverage of all 126 mammal species recorded500 superb colour photographs carefully selected to show key ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Britain's Mammals Updated Edition - Robert Still, Andy Swash, Dominic Couzens, Jon Dunn

A new and improved edition of the popular photographic field guideBritain's Butterflies is a comprehensive and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Ireland. Containing hundreds of stunning colour photographs, this extensively revised and updated new edition provides the latest information on every spec

Objev podobné jako Britain's Butterflies - Robert Still, Andy Swash, David Tomlinson, David Newland

This is the ultimate keep-in-your-pocket field guide to the birds of Britain and other parts of northern and central Europe. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 350 images of all the species most likely to be encountered.For each of the 250 species accounts there is at least one photograph for identification and a brief written account listing ID features of key plumages, range and habitat, behaviour and voice. The book covers everything from grebes and grouse to warblers and waders, encompassing all common breeding birds, together with those likely to be seen on migration or during winter – from garden birds such as Chaffinch and Long-tailed Tit to wetland specialities including Bittern and Avocet – along with recent colonists like Glossy Ibis and Great White and Cattle Egrets and some of the more unusual species to look out for, such as Pectoral Sandpiper and Yellow-browed Warbler.The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on walks or days out. It is perfect for beginners or wildlife-watchers of an intermediate level, and also for children as a first book on birds.

Objev podobné jako Reed Mini Guide: Birds - Dan Brown

A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa RicaCosta Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded mountaintops and verdant rainforest. Birds of Costa Rica is the essential illustrated pocket guide to this biologically rich country. It covers all regularly occurring bird species found in the region and features facing-page plates and text that make field identification easy. Concise species accounts describe everything from size and distribution to voice, habitat, and status. This compact guide also features progressive taxonomy and a wealth of color range maps.Covers more than 800 species of birds found in Costa RicaIncludes more than 200 superb color platesFeatures concise species accounts, facing-page plates and text, and up-to-date range mapsIts compact size and field-friendly layout make it the ideal travel companion for any birder

Objev podobné jako Birds of Costa Rica - Dale Dyer, Steve N. G. Howell

A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of BelizeBelize is one of the world’s premier birding destinations, home to a marvelous array of tropical birds and beautiful habitats ranging from verdant rain forests and extensive wetlands to rolling pine savannas and the country’s famed barrier reef. Birds of Belize is the essential illustrated pocket guide to this birder’s paradise. It covers all regularly occurring bird species found in the region and features facing-page plates and text that make field identification easy. Concise species accounts describe everything from size and distribution to voice, habitat, and status. This compact guide also features progressive taxonomy and a wealth of color range maps.Covers more than 500 species of birds found in BelizeIncludes 116 superb color platesFeatures concise species accounts, facing-page plates and text, and up-to-date range mapsIts compact size and field-friendly layout make it the ideal travel companion for any birder

Objev podobné jako Birds of Belize - Dale Dyer, Steve N. G. Howell

A comprehensive field guide to the toponymy of the Gaelic landscape.

Objev podobné jako Reading the Gaelic Landscape - John Murray

The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central AmericaBirds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and

Objev podobné jako Birds of Central America - Andrew Vallely, Dale Dyer

Fully revised and expanded second edition of a ground-breaking book that made the fascinating micro-moth group accessible to the general naturalist.Key updates to the second edition include:- addition of c. 300 new species, taking the total covered to more than 1,300 - more than 100 new artworks added to the introduction and colour plate section- names and species order revised to reflect the latest published taxonomy- many more common names now included- all maps replaced with up-to-date species distributions- new colour photographs throughout, including many that will help with identifying larval stages- index revised by species name.Praise for the first edition:''Here, at long last, is a warm and inviting introduction to the broad subject of British microlepidoptera'' - Birdguides

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland: 2nd edition - Dr Phil Sterling, Mark Parsons

This groundbreaking new guide is an authoritative field reference for these two groups of animals.The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains outdated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species.The book includes over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs, 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and easy-to-use keys and tables to help with swift species identification.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Britain and Europe - Bobby Bok, Wouter Beukema, Jeroen Speybroeck, Jan Van Der Voort

When's the best time to visit London? When are the Scottish islands at their most beautiful? When do the crowds leave Snowdonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more. With chapters covering every month of the year, Where to Go When highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of Great Britain and Ireland's favourite places - from the highlands of Scotland to the wild coast of Wales, the ancient heart of England to the rugged isle of Ireland. Inside, you'll find ideas for every traveller, whether you want to hike through beautiful landscapes, immerse yourself in arts festivals or witness spectacular spring blooms.We've included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travellers, too. Extensively revised and completely redesigned, this new edition features beautiful photography, helpful practical tips and alternative times to visit, in case you can't make it that month. So, whether you're looking for travel ideas for a particular season or you're not sure when the best time to visit your destination is, Where to Go When has you covered.Ready to explore Great Britain and Ireland? We'll see you there.

Objev podobné jako Where to Go When Great Britain and Ireland

The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of the European Atlantic and MediterraneanThe waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea are home to an amazing variety of sharks, rays and chimaeras. This comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide covers all 146 species found in the Mediterranean, the waters of the European Atlantic and Iceland, along all the Scandinavian coasts, in the Black Sea and as far south as the Canary Islands. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, habitat, biology and status. Every species account comes with a colour distribution map, a depth guide, at-a-glance icons and colour illustrations. This must-have field guide also features illustrated key guides that enable you to accurately identify down to species, comparison plates of similar species, illustrations of eggcases where known and plates of teeth.The first field guide to cover all 146 speciesFeatures hundreds of colour illustrations, photos, maps and diagramsDescribes key features, habitat, biology and statusIncludes depth guides, at-a-glance icons, key guides and teeth plates

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to Sharks, Rays & Chimaeras of Europe and the Mediterranean - Dr. David A. Ebert, Marc Dando

A comprehensive and richly illustrated field guide to the mammals of the Western Palearctic. Fully revised and updated, this major work presents all species that occur in the Western Palearctic, serving as the perfect field guide to the great diversity of mammals in the region. This new edition presents 86 new species, including 40 cetaceans, and reports on the latest scientific advances and taxonomic changes.Species accounts are concise and authoritative, giving information on size, distribution, habitat, behaviour, reproduction and feeding. Each account is supported by distribution maps and superb colour illustrations. The book features over 125 plates, comprising more than 650 colour species artworks.Variation between the sexes is illustrated, and anatomical diagrams including tooth arrays are provided to assist identification. Field Guide to Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East is the only guide you’ll need to identify any mammal across the Western Palearctic.

Objev podobné jako Field Guide to Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East - Stephane Aulagnier

Discover the latest in stargazing with the new and definitive guide to the night sky. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philip's Stargazing 2022 is the only book you'll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for use in Britain and Ireland, Stargazing 2022 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. 12 Brand-New Maps for year-round astronomical discovery Month-to-Month information Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2022 Avoid light pollution with our detailed Dark Sky Map Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Professor Nigel Henbest A 'Behind the Scenes' look at astrophotography from expert Robin Scagell Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2022- Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms - The planets' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets

Objev podobné jako Philip's Stargazing 2022 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky in Britain & Ireland - Nigel Henbest

Be transported through time with this wonderful guidebook to Britain''s 60 best castles, and 60 delightful walks from and around them.Castles often sit in spectacular landscapes that also offer exceptional walking opportunities, and some of the best views of castles are from a distance, where they can be seen in the context of the landscape. The Walker’s Guide to the Castles of Britain will inspire both keen walkers to visit castles and castle visitors to explore the surrounding area, by describing 60 of the best and most popular castles in Great Britain and an accompanying delightful short walk from each. Each chapter describes the castle itself, its history and architectural features, and how those relate to the landscape that surrounds it, followed by an easy-to-navigate description of the walk itself. This absorbing text is accompanied by brilliant photography of the castle and the sights you will see on your walk, and a useful map to guide you on your way.From the well-known and popular castles such as St Michael''s Mount, Tintagel Castle, Corfe Castle and Edinburgh Castle, to the lesser-known gems like Kidwelly Castle, Castle Stalker and Framlingham Castle, The Walker''s Guide to the Castles of Britain will show you ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Walker’s Guide to the Castles of Britain - Julia Goodfellow-Smith

A Field Guide tothe Reptiles & Amphibians of Singapore is the most comprehensive up-to-date field guide to the herpetofaunain Singapore, covering caecilians, frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles. Withphotographs from the authors and other top nature photographers, each speciesis illustrated with many variants.

Objev podobné jako A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Singapore - Law Ing Sind, Shivaram Rasu, Serin Subaraj, Sankar Ananthanarayanan, Law Ingg Thong

This must-have sequel to the bestselling parody book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America proves that all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks—no matter where in the world they reside. "Full of NSFW names and descriptions for different species that'll have you LOL-ing even if you never actually go looking for said birds IRL."—Buzzfeed Following in the tracks of the first uproarious and beloved bird book in the series, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky yet accurate names and humorous, anger-filled drawings. Offering a balance of fact and wit, this uproarious profanity-laden handbook will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike. ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: This laugh-out-loud funny spoof guide to all things wings includes a matching game, a bird descriptor checklist, and tips on how to identify a bird (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird's eyes, for example). Plus, each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World - Matt Kracht

A Naturalist's Guide to the Insects of Britain & Northern Europe is an easy-to-use identification guide to 280 insect species commonly seen in Britain and North-West Europe that is perfect for amateur naturalists.

Objev podobné jako A Naturalist's Guide to the Insects of Britain and Northern Europe - Robert Read

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Britain & Northern Europe is an easy-to-use identification guide to 280 bird species most commonly seen in Britain and North-West Europe that is perfect for amateur naturalists.

Objev podobné jako A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Britain and Northern Europe - Peter Goodfellow

Stuarts’ Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central and East African Wildlife provides detailed coverage of tracks, droppings, bird pellets, nests and shelters, and feeding signs, not only for mammals, but also for birds, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates.

Objev podobné jako Stuarts’ Field Guide to the Tracks and Signs of Southern, Central and East African Wildlife - Chris Stuart, Mathilde Stuart