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RSPB Spotlight: Hedgehogs is packed with eye-catching, informative
colour photos, and features succinct and detailed text written by a
knowledgeable naturalist. Much loved ... but about to be lost? The
Hedgehog regularly tops polls of the UK's favourite animal, yet
numbers in our countryside have halved this century. Generations of
children have been captivated by Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mrs
Tiggy-Winkle, though our complex and contradictory relationship
with the Hedgehog is also characterised by persecution and death.
This unmistakable, spiny mammal is a 'gardener's best friend', but
one that we rarely see alive and in our midst. In Spotlight:
Hedgehogs, James Lowen reveals what a Hedgehog is and how it lives,
unveiling the secrets of its lifestyle, such as foraging and
hibernating, rolling into a ball and building a nest. He also
investigates the relationship between Hedgehogs and people - from
film and fun to conservation and crisps - and offers practical
advice on how to find, watch and help these charming animals in the
wild.
Bradt's popular guidebook 52 Wildlife Weekends suggests inspiring
itineraries for 52 unforgettable British wildlife-watching breaks,
stretching from the Isles of Scilly to northern Scotland - each
perfectly timed for every week of the year. Thoroughly updated to
reflect Britain's ever-changing natural history, this second
edition integrates the latest information on the country's most
thrilling wildlife experiences, suggests new target species and
showcases fabulous new locations. Written by an award-winning
author and experienced naturalist James Lowen, 52 Wildlife Weekends
remains the only guide to package Britain's nature-watching
highlights into deftly timed, user-friendly holiday suggestions.
Say it's February and you want to watching otters. Or May: time for
spring flowers and bewitching butterflies. Or July, and you fancy
marvelling at dragonflies. Or October: the height of bird
migration. Whenever in the year you get a chance to escape, this
book suggests 48 hours' worth of brilliant wildlife-watching -
perfect for staycations, whether as a weekend or part of a longer
holiday. 52 Wildlife Weekends suggests a year's worth of short
breaks celebrating the full range of Britain's most exciting
wildlife, from tiny silver-spotted skipper butterflies to
gargantuan basking sharks, and from seabird skyscrapers to
ostentatious orchids. Covering more than 40 counties or regions,
this unique guide offers engaging descriptions, detailed directions
(including grid references and postcodes), accommodation
suggestions, and assessments of accessibility and (new for this
edition) child-friendliness, plus 180 mouth-watering colour
photographs. Find out how, where and when to track down such
thrilling creatures as beavers and basking sharks, eagles and
otters, dolphins and dragonflies, glow worms and grey seals. Why
not open the New Year on a real-life wild goose chase in the Inner
Hebrides? Or make a spring pilgrimage to Yorkshire see truly wild
daffodils? Or experience underwater life by peering into rivers for
rare fish in Powys, snorkelling in Dorset, or rock-pooling in
Devon? Or gawp at starling murmurations, shape-shifting through the
autumnal sky, in Suffolk or Somerset. Combining the very best of
travel and wildlife guides, and covering both well-known spectacles
and less familiar species, Bradt's 52 Wildlife Weekends has
something for everyone - wildlife experts and novice ecotourist
alike.
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Birds of Spain
James L Owen, Carlos Bocos Gonzalez
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R439
Discovery Miles 4 390
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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The definitive photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain. Spain
is recognised as one of Europe’s richest birdwatching
destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities. It
includes famous birding hotspots such as the vast Coto Doñana
wetlands, mountainous areas such as the Pyrenees and Picos de
Europa, the Mediterranean oak forests of the south, the migration
crossroads of the Strait of Gibraltar and the plains of
Extremadura. Completely revised and updated, this new version of
Birds of Spain provides photographic coverage of more than 320
species that regularly occur in the region, from the Hoopoe to the
Golden Eagle. Concise text for each species includes information on
identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and
habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to aid
identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Spain is
also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect
companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor to this spectacular and
bird-rich country.
A complete beginner's guide to British moths. Moths are sometimes
overlooked compared to the day-flying butterflies, however, many
moths are even more colourful, accessible and fascinating. Britain
and Ireland are home to an incredible array of moths, with more
than 2,500 species known, and increasing numbers of people have
discovered the joy in watching, catching and photographing this
diverse group. But, where should you start in being able to
identify them? British Moths: A Gateway Guide is a wonderful
introduction to 350 species of the most common and eye-catching
adult moths that you may encounter in the UK. Rather than being
grouped in taxonomic order, species are organised by season, and
similar-looking moths are placed alongside one another for ease of
identification. Concise species accounts include information on key
features, making it easy to distinguish between confusion species,
seasonality, and when and where to see them; each account is also
placed alongside photos that have been carefully chosen to aid
identification with clearly-marked top tips. From the author of
Much Ado About Mothing, this is the perfect companion for anyone
wanting to learn more about these beautiful and remarkable
creatures - from hawk-moths to tigers and ermines to emeralds.
James Lowen narrates a year-long quest to see Britain's rarest and
more remarkable moths. Although mostly unseen by us, moths are
everywhere. And their capacity to delight astounds. Inspired by a
revelatory encounter with a Poplar Hawk-moth - a huge,
velvety-winged wonder wrapped in silver - James Lowen embarks on a
year-long quest to celebrate the joy of Britain's rarest and most
remarkable moths. By hiking up mountains, wading through marshes
and roaming by night amid ancient woodlands, James follows the
trails of both Victorian collectors and present-day
conservationists. Seeking to understand why they and many ordinary
folk love what the general public purports to hate, his
investigations reveal a heady world of criminality and controversy,
derring-do and determination. From Cornwall to the Cairngorms,
James explores British landscapes to coax these much-maligned
creatures out from the cover of darkness and into the light. Moths
are revealed to be attractive, astonishing and approachable;
capable of migratory feats and camouflage mastery, moths have much
to tell us on the state of the nation's wild and not-so-wild
habitats. As a counterweight to his travels, James and his young
daughter track the seasons through a kaleidoscope of moth species
living innocently yet covertly in their suburban garden. Without
even leaving home, they bond over a shared joy in the uncommon
beauty of common creatures, for perhaps the greatest virtue of
moths, we learn, is their accessibility. Moths may be everywhere,
but above all, they are here. Quite unexpectedly, no animals may be
better placed to inspire the environmentalists of the future.
This is a handy-sized photographic field guide that aims to help
visitors to this remarkable part of the world - beginner or expert
- identify with confidence any bird or marine mammal they encounter
during their journey from the tip of South America to the Great
White Continent. This title includes: stunning colour plates
showing typical views of each species of bird and marine mammal,
together with the few terrestrial plants likely to be encountered;
approx. 350 photos, 35 illustrations and 2 maps; detailed species
profiles covering key identification features and where to look,
plus fascinating facts and other talking points; introductory
chapters to the Antarctic environments, divided into sections
covering the wildlife of each area by season; and, information on
tourism and Antarctic cruising, focusing on how to get the most
from your visit, how to get there and what to take with you.
Separate sections for each of the three main segments of a typical
tour (Beagle Channel, Drake Passage and the Antarctic Peninsula)
show the animals most typical of each region. Readership: For new
and seasoned visitors to the seventh Continent who want to get the
most out of their wildlife experience and would like a pocket-sized
memento of their trip of a lifetime.
Invite a kaleidoscopic collection of butterflies into your home
with this beautifully designed book. The Butterfly Pavilion brings
to life more than 50 beautiful butterflies with gorgeous archival
illustrations. From the Malabar tree nymph to the tawny rajah,
these fascinating creatures can be found everywhere from the
tropical rainforest to your own back garden. The innovative paper
design allows you to press each illustration out of the page,
transforming your book into a work of art, the perfect gift for any
nature lover. Award-winning nature writer James Lowen is the
perfect guide to discovering and identifying these unique insects.
To see how your Paperscapes book transforms, check out the video
below (just above the reviews) or have a look at the Paperscapes
author page.
An authoritative pocket guide on the birds of France With 85
million tourists in 2015, France is the largest tourist destination
in the world. This new photographic guide for general
wildlife-watchers by naturalist James Lowen and French photographer
Aurelien Audevard covers the 300 birds most likely to be seen on
any visit to the country. Full-colour photographs and concise text,
covering essential information on identification, songs and calls,
behaviour, distribution and habitat, guides accurate bird
identification. Pocket-sized and portable, Birds of France is the
perfect companion for any wildlife-watching tourist or traveller
keen to recognise the birds that they see.
The Pantanal of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay is South America's
Serengeti: its wetlands are the largest on earth (they're half the
size of France) and, in the dry season, crocodiles and storks
jostle to gobble the last of the dying fish. Here, the continent's
largest cat, the jaguar, lives alongside giant otters, anacondas
and the world's largest parrot. A comprehensive introduction to the
best place to watch wildlife in South America, and beautifully
illustrated throughout, Bradt's Pantanal Wildlife is the only
portable book to cover all the main wildlife groups while focussing
exclusively on the Pantanal. Bradt's fully illustrated wildlife
guides focus on regions of the world particularly celebrated for
their amazing and often unique species. With spectacular
photography or exclusive watercolour drawings throughout, each
visitors' guide provides an introduction to the region's principal
flora and fauna alongside suggested wildlife itineraries, practical
information on when to go and what to take and photography tips.
Written in a deliberately engaging way, they offer something
different from dry field guides, and will appeal to the interested
layman as much as the wildlife devotee. Ideal as a lightweight
companion to any wildlife trip they also make a handsome souvenir.
With its big skies, wildlife-rich Broads, stunning coastline and
sandy heaths, Norfolk is an ideal place to walk. This book, with
its 20 circular walks ranging in length from 2 to 7 miles, takes
you along the coast and through forests, fens and farmland to the
area's finest spots. The book is split into seasons, with
recommendations for the best walks for specific times of year.
Highlights include: Spring: ramble through the bluebell-carpeted
woods of Foxley Wood or hunt for swallowtail butterflies at
Wheatfen; Summer: explore the sandy seaside of Holme Dunes or the
unusual landscape and pingos at Thompson Common; Autumn: spot seals
just off Horsey's coastal dunes or admire the sea view from the
cliffs between Overstrand and Cromer; Winter: take a brisk winter
wander on the Sandringham Estate or enjoy the wildness of The Wash
estuary at Snettisham All walks include: Directions to the start;
Parking info; Numbered route map and directions; Distance and
terrain; Recommended local pubs and cafes; Points of interest along
the way
This innovative new title from Bradt is the first of its type to
focus specifically on the vast array of wildlife-watching
opportunities found in Europe. Written by expert James Lowen,
author of the best-selling 52 Wildlife Weekends: A Year of British
Wildlife-Watching Breaks and award-winning A Summer of British
Wildlife: 100 Great Days Out Watching Wildlife, this unique guide
is packaged into 52 weekend-sized breaks highlighting the best of
European wildlife including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, flora,
butterflies, dragonflies and birds. We may think of snow-covered
Antarctica, South American jungles or African savannahs as holding
the world's most plenteous and special wildlife, yet Europe heaves
with wildlife wonders year-round, many of which can be seen in a
simple weekend break. This book suggests one wildlife-watching
break, somewhere in Europe, for every weekend of the year. Want to
see brown bears? Make for Finland or Slovenia. Fancy a crack at
wolves? Hop on a flight to northern Spain or Italy's Abruzzo. If
whales float your boat, a long weekend in Iceland, Ireland or the
Bay of Biscay would suit. Orchid lovers can head to Corsica, Crete
or the Costa del Sol in spring. Birdwatchers can flock to see
migrating raptors in Gibraltar, great gatherings of cranes in
central Spain, or vast flocks of seaduck in Arctic Norway. Then
there's the wacky olm in Slovenia, cave salamanders in Sardinia and
owl-flies in the Picos de Europa. Hungary's mayfly emergence is
truly spectacular, as are Norway's musk oxen and Poland's bison.
Stretching from the Arctic to its boundaries with Africa and Asia,
Europe has enough exciting living creatures amid jaw-dropping
landscapes to fill an entire lifetime of wildlife-watching. Ideal
for both the experienced wildlife tourist and the novice and packed
with stunning colour photos, Bradt's 52 European Wildlife Weekends
shows when, where and how to see the most exciting wildlife,
complete with inspiring itineraries, engaging descriptions,
detailed directions and tips on how to find, identify and enjoy
animals and plants. Each entry gives details on species of interest
and the landscapes they inhabit, plus suggestions for extending
your quick break into a longer visit. Winner of the British Guild
of Travel Writers Adele Evans Award for Best Guidebook 2018.
Becoming a parent need to not put an end to wanderlust. That's the
message in this new anthology from Bradt, the latest in a series of
collections of real-life tales focusing on different aspects of
travel. With contributions from a range of both well-known,
professional travel writers and newer writers from the UK and North
America, this engaging and entertaining compilation of 37 stories
lifts the lid on the perils and joys of travelling with babies,
toddlers and teenagers in locations spanning five continents.
Contributors include renowned travel writer Dervla Murphy, National
Geographic Traveller Editorial Director Maria Pieri, multi-award
winning authors Adrian Phillips and Mike Unwin, and nature writers
Amy-Jane Beer and Nicola Chester to name just a few. Potentially
life-threatening situations, confessions of inept parenting and
celebrations of derring-do are all part of the mix. There's plenty
of adventurous travel, from trekking with toddlers in the Himalayas
to sailing en famille across the Atlantic Ocean and the first
circumnavigation of Mauritius by bicycle. Read how one mother
threatens to dump her baby on jobsworth airport officials, how a
father inadvertently takes his daughters to a brothel, and how one
family turned up six hours early for a flight. and still managed to
miss it. Join families paddling with crocodiles and getting their
jeep stuck on a beach as the tide is coming in, or eleven-month-old
Rory as he eats alongside marine iguanas and three-year-old Quin
who befriends a family of cockroaches. At times comical,
hair-raising or just plain fun, there are also magical moments with
wild creatures or in wild places. For anyone who has ever travelled
with children, or wondered what it must be like to head out into
the unknown with little ones in tow, this is a captivating read.
Winner of the Travel Media Awards 'Travel Guide Book of the Year'
award 2016. This original and colourful guide to British summer
wildlife experiences is packaged into daily suggestions for what,
when, where and how to see the best of British summer wildlife. For
both the experienced wildlife tourist and the novice, the
suggestions criss-cross England, Scotland and Wales, complete with
inspiring itineraries, engaging descriptions, detailed directions
and tips on how to find, identify and enjoy British animals,
butterflies, birds and plants. Each entry gives an informative and
inspiring suggestion focusing on up to four species, with
full-colour photography and a helpful box covering practicalities
such as grid references, useful websites, access arrangements to
specific sites, flexibility details such as flight periods for
butterflies or flowering weeks for orchids, and alternative sites
to make viewing possible if you don't live near the suggested site
but want to view the suggested species. From delicate orchids to
gargantuan basking sharks, from seabird skyscrapers to ostentatious
otters, this is the only guide of its type to offer full details of
how to get the most out of British summer wildlife-watching.
Badgers are elusive wanderers of the night and few mammals are as
mysterious. Their nocturnal lifestyle means not many of us have
ever glimpsed their monochrome form as they sniff and bustle their
way through woodland or across pasture - yet most of us live far
closer to a Badger group than we might think. In Spotlight: Badgers
James Lowen explores all aspects of their lives including their
communal living, feeding habits, as well as the major threats to
and conservation support for Badgers. These iconic omnivores are
widely represented in folklore and have permeated our popular
culture. Generations of children have been entranced by Badger in
Kenneth Grahame's book Wind in the Willows, however these
determined yet mostly peaceful animals have also been loathed and
persecuted for centuries. Badger baiting is thankfully now illegal,
but the legal badger cull introduced in 2011 in parts of
Gloucestershire and Somerset remains in place following the 2015
general election. With so much politics surrounding Badgers in the
UK, it's not easy to get unbiassed information. In RSPB Spotlight:
Badgers James Lowen keeps a neutral tone on the debate about Badger
culling. He describes the history, from the first Badger found to
be infected with bTB in 1972 and the subsequent gassing of setts
from 1975 to 1982. He also outlines the RSPB's stance on the Badger
cull. As one of the UK's largest landowners, the RSPB oppose Badger
culling on their land, in favour of vaccination, cattle testing,
bio-security and movement controls. The Spotlight series introduces
readers to the lives and behaviours of our favourite animals with
eye-catching, colour photography and informative expert text.
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