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New Zealand`s remarkable range of landscapes is home to an equally spectacular avian fauna. Not only are its endemic & native species at the top of any bird-watcher`s must-see list, but its roll-call of seabirds, such as albatrosses & petrels, is world-renowned. In Where to Watch Birds in New Zealand Kathy Ombler introduces more than 30 of New Zealand`s finest birding sites, with a full description of the location as well as a list of the birds to watch out for. Here are just a few examples of the sites that are covered: Otago Peninsula, home to colonies of northern royal albatross, yellow-eyed & blue penguins & many other seabird species; Kapiti Isl&, huge predator-free island that is a refuge for kokako, takahe, saddleback & stitchbird; &, Farewell Spit, which gives seasonal lodging to hundreds of thousands of New Zealand & overseas migrants. All the sites can be visited privately or with guided tours, & many of the tour & sanctuary operators have good connections with key bird-watching organisations in the Britain & the US. The book also

Includes:: location maps, colour photography, a list of all the species mentioned, plus a shortlist of `must-see` birds, as well as travel tips & accommodation information for visitors.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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