This new edition covers the best birdwatching sites in Irel&. In a format familiar to readers of this popular series, each site is considered in terms of ` Habitat`, Access` & ` Birds`, allowing birders of all levels to plan successful birding trips anywhere in Irel&, & to maximise the chances of getting the best out of each site & each region. The book

Includes:: up-to-date, detailed maps & attractive line drawings. This book has been extensively revised, with several new sites added for this edition, together with information on disabled access for most sites.

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The southeastern corner of England is a densely populated region but one which holds many rich bird habitats. For example, on the south coast of East Sussex & Kent there are undisturbed shingle beaches supporting nationally important tern colonies, & inland there are Surrey heaths, important for many nationally scarce species like Dartford Warbler & Woodlark. In north Kent there is a network of important sites along the Swale estuary which are of great importance for passage & wintering waders & wildfowl. These counties also often attract large numbers of passage migrants, including vagrant rarities from the continent. This guide explores the best birding sites in Kent, Surrey & Sussex. Several new sites have been added to this revised & updated fifth edition. Each site is described in terms of ` Habitat`, ` Species`, ` Access` & ` Birds`, & the volume is illustrated throughout with line drawings & maps of each site. The manual seeks to enable birders to plan productive trips at any time of the year. ...

One of a series of in-depth guides to birdwatching in different regions. Each book contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region & advice on planning birdwatching trips. This is a book on birds in Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Herfordshire & Oxfordshire counties, rich areas for birdwatching, each with a wide variety of sites. Three local experts have drawn together the best of these sites to offer a comprehensive & unique guide to birdwatching in this region. This edition has been thoroughly revised with new maps, sites & totally re-written site accounts. ...

This guide covers the best birding sites in Central America & the Caribbean. In a format familiar to readers of this very popular series, each site is considered in terms of ` Habitat`, ` Timing`, ` Access` & ` Calendar`, allowing birders to plan excursions to maximise the chances of getting the best out of each site & each region. The book

Includes:: detailed maps of the larger sites, plus general maps of the regions covered, & it is illustrated with line drawings.

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East Anglia is one of the best birding regions in Engl&. With its extensive areas of nationally scarce habitat such as the fens, reedbeds, undisturbed beaches & Breckland heath, it can be the only place to see several of England's most exciting birds. This is a guide to where to go in East Anglia to see many different species. It contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region & advice on planning birdwatching trips. This fourth edition is revised & updated. ...

Costa Rica is famed for its rich diversity of wildlife. More than 820 species occur in this small country & almost a third of the country is protected in reserves. This superb new guide features 53 top birding locations throughout the country, grouped into six regions that reflect avian distribution in Costa Rica. Each site

Includes:: a general introduction & access directions, with many maps & lists of target species. Eight sample itineraries will help plan a visit to the country, & a complete checklist

Includes:: abundance ratings. Information is also included about the best locations to find endemics & other sought-after species.



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Whether local or visiting, expert or novice, Where to Watch Birds in Devon & Cornwall is the essential guide for any active birdwatcher in these counties. All significant birdwatching areas in the region are analysed under the headings ` Habitat`, ` Timing`, ` Access` & ` Calendar`, providing all the information necessary to make the most of each & every trip, whatever the time of year. This substantially revised & expanded edition has new chapters, details of `clusters` of sites easily accessible from particular holiday or population centres, additional information on access for the car-bound or disabled, as well as numerous examples of recent occurrences & significant status changes. ...

Whether local or visiting, expert or novice, Where to watch birds in Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight is the essential guide for any active birdwatcher in these counties. All significant birdwatching areas in the region are analysed under the headings ' Habitat', ' Timing', ' Access' & ' Calendar', providing all the information necessary to make the most of each & every trip, whatever the time of year. This substantially revised & expanded edition has new chapters, details of 'clusters' of sites easily accessible from particular holiday or population centres, additional information on access for the car-bound or disabled, as well as numerous examples of recent occurrences & significant status changes. ...

Over 250 major sites are treated in this book, & many more in passing from Iceland across Europe through Georgia to Ussuriland in southeast Russia. Countries, archipelagos & islands are treated alphabetically, the introduction to each being accompanied by a map showing major routes & the distribution of sites. Each site account lists the birds to be seen & how & where to find them, particularly the specialities, & there is also information on other wildlife & tips on finding accommodation. There is a general introduction to the region, a list of useful addresses to aid in planning & researching a trip as well as a site index &, most importantly, a species index which will enable readers to pinpoint the birds they most want to see. ...

Morocco`s proximity & the variety of its habitats & bird species make it a favoured destination for birders. It is home to rare & endangered species such as Bald Ibis, Dark Chanting Goshawk, Tawny Eagle, Eleonora`s Falcon & African Marsh Owl. 454 species have been recorded, of which 209 breed in the country. As this statistic implies, millions of West European migrants pass seasonally through Morocco. Several wetlands spread along the Atlantic coast are famous for their migrant & wintering waders & gulls. The Atlas ranges are notable for their avifauna & desert species, including larks, wheatears & sandgrouses are found in the Saharan rim. This authoritative book describes over 50 birdwatching sites across Morocco. This book is not a field guide to species, rather it is a guide to the sites of key ornithological importance in Morocco. It contains information & detailed maps to enable you to plan a visit & provide guidance when you are on your trip. In addition, the book provides an overview of travel in Morocco, information about climate & habitats, when to go, & a full checklist of species. This book is a reprint of The Prion Birdwatchers` Guide to Morocco (2nd Edition, 2003, ISBN: 1871104092). ...