Ornithology - Britain & Europe

by Terry Mitcham

photography Brian & Liz Nicholls / John Wright

The author has selected 50 species of birds from over 280 species that can be found in the inland county of Rutland. Provides identification features, habitat and food details and where you can see them. Covers 20 sites in the Rutland county. Colour photographs, 54pp. 2008

The largest part of this book deals with reproduction and sexual selection. Revolutionised by DNA methods, sex lives of many apparently monogamous bird species are not as straightforward as once believed. The final section descrides the behaviour of 48 non passerine families, devoting a page to each family. Illustrations, 291pp. 2003

by Maties Rebassa / Jose Luis Martinez

photography Sebastia Torrens

illustrated by Josep Manchado

Provides details of 17 sites and 26 itineraries. Notes on 240 species with details of notable endemics. Species list and status and list of birds on the Majorcan rarities. Colour photographs, maps, 128pp. 2nd edition 2013

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by Bjørn Olav Tveit

For the first time ever, here is a guide to the birdwatching sites of Norway, including the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard (Spitsbergen). More than 350 sites are covered with detailed maps and descriptions on what to see, when to go and how to get there on your own. colour photographs, maps, 471pp. 2011

by Stephen Moss

photography David Tipling

Faced with a vast and often bewildering array of equipment and books can be daunting to say the least. This information packed guide takes the reader through, in a user friendly manner, all the basic information that he or she will need, from choosing the right field guide to selecting a suitable pair of binoculars or telescope. Also shows you how to avoid common identification errors, demonstrates vital field techniques and the principles of basic field notes and how and where to find the birds themselves. Colour photographs and artworks, 128pp. 2003

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by C C Moore / G Elias / H Costa

Includes a wealth of information on 18 main site locations in mainland Portugal plus a section on the important seawatching points. The Islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are also well covered. There is a full systematic list for mainland Portugal and Madeira with selective annotated lists for both. A table of the status of sought-after species is also very useful as are the names and addresses of local contacts and nature reserves. Includes species lists for mammals, reptiles and amphibians. B/w drawings, maps, 144pp. 1997

by Clive Finlayson

An excellent, detailed guide to this very popular area of Europe. Covers all the well-known sites such as Ronda, Cape Trafalgar and the Coto Donana plus many other minor areas. Includes information on safe travel, accommodation and health. Many maps. Black and white drawings, 89pp. 1993

by Ian Green / Nigel Moorhouse

Excellent site guide set out on an easy-to-follow regional basis with details of location, accommodation, strategy (precise local details), birds and other wildlife for each area. 37 sites are covered with good, clear maps and there is much useful travel and general information for those planning independent trips. B/w drawings, maps, species list, 122pp. 1995

by Roger White

Provides detailed information on access, habitat and species at 110 sites. Colour maps and photographs, 240pp. 2012

by Stephanie Coghlan

illustrated by John Busby

Provides detailed site information, best times to visit, checklist and list of French bird names. Colour habitat photos, cover by John Busby, vignettes by Dan Powell. Maps, 109pp. 2003

by Malcolm Palmer

Covers the whole of the coastal strip, from the French frontier down to the southern boundary of the Province of Alicante and inland within a comfortable day trip range excluding the area covered by the Pyrenees guide. The greater part of this guide concentrates on the autonomous region of Valencia and includes the hugely important Ebro Delta. Contains a specific list of all species known to have been recorded in the area within recent years, a checklist detailed site maps and colour photographs, 119pp. 2001

by Jacqueline Crozier

illustrated by Dan Powell

The area covered by this book is roughly half of France north of a line running from the south bank of the Loire estuary on the Atlantic coast to Lake Geneva in the east. Includes site maps, when to visit and what you are likely to see. Checklist, 266pp. 2003