This is a month-by-month guide to which birds to watch and when. The book illustrates the species most fascinating to observe in each month of the year, their behaviour and habitats. Illustrations accompany the descriptions of key birds to watch in Britain's varied habitats, from mountains and moorlands to woodlands and fields, lakes and rivers to cliffs and estuaries. A special "bird of the month" is featured in each chapter as well as key events in the birdwatcher's year such as moulting and migration.

A brilliant new book especially for the gardeners of the North West! Full of Grow Your Own (GYO) information and tips for growers across the old county of Lancashire, covering everything, including ...soil & sun plants & pests tubs & trenches fertilisers & failures weeds & watering seasons & sogginess equipment & ecology triumphs & tastiness ...and much more! The first Grow Your Own book to help North West gardeners grow successfully in the specific soils & climate What grows well in the gardens of the south and middle of England will not necessarily grow well up here Aimed at all ages and abilities Suggests ways of growing organically, & how to include children & grandchildren For growing spaces of all shapes & sizes, including, yards, pots and window sills. Includes some newly rediscovered old Lancashire varieties of fruits & veg Also includes recipes & ideas to maximise usefulness & enjoyment

From the world's largest tripe factory to the Battle of Wigan Lane; from the Peterloo massacre to the first British canal - Lancashire can claim it all.