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). ...

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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A guide to the best birding sites in the northwestern counties of Cumbria, Lancashire & Cheshire. This area holds some of the finest upland sites in Engl&, as well as some superb wetlands including Morecambe Bay which holds the largest wader roost in the country. The western coast of Northern England has a good record for attracting Nearctic vagrants, & the Lake District is the only place in England where Golden Eagles breed. The guide explores the best birding sites in the area, & several new sites have been added to this revised & updated third edition. Each site is described in terms of habitat, species, access & timing, & the volume is illustrated throughout with line drawings & maps of each site. This book seeks to enable birders plan productive trips at any time of the year. ...

North & east Spain embraces an impressive range of habitats from the Pyrenees to the sun-drenched Catalan coast. As a consequence the area is rich in birdlife & full of potential for visiting birders. Almost 200 sites are described in terms of habitat, access & the species to be seen. The major sites are accompanied by a map as well as maps of the region to show the location of each site. The first edition of this book, by Michael Rebane, has played a major part in drawing attention to parts of Spain which have been relatively neglected by birding visitors. Michael Rebane has been joined by Ernest Garcia for this comprehensive revision, which brings the information on all sites up-to-date & introduces a number of exciting new localities. All the important sites in the mountains, plains & coastlands of the region are covered in detail. ...

About this series Detailed descriptions of the many major & minor birdwatching sites. Maps, accommodation suggestions, information on permits, access restrictions, best visiting times, & so on are given for all the most important sites. Descriptions are given on a selection of uncommon birds that may be seen. There are, however, few illustrations & travellers would be well advised to purchase a colour field guide to ensure that they get the most out of their birdwatching holiday. ...

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 book on where to watch birds in Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire lists well over 70 individual sites in these counties which have consistently proved themselves to be excellent for birdwatching. New sites have been added, maps revised, site accounts re-written & all the information checked & re-checked. ...

Bird watching guide written by three of Switzerland's leading birdwatchers. Forty-five sites are described in detail, each with a clear outline location map. Information on access & accommodation is included for each site. Indexed by species cross-referenced to sites. ...

About this series Detailed descriptions of the many major & minor birdwatching sites. Maps, accommodation suggestions, information on permits, access restrictions, best visiting times, & so on are given for all the most important sites. Descriptions are given on a selection of uncommon birds that may be seen. There are, however, few illustrations & travellers would be well advised to purchase a colour field guide to ensure that they get the most out of their birdwatching holiday. ...

A guide to birdwatching in the Thames Valley & all the counties crossed by the Chilterns (Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Oxfordshire). This region

Includes:: some of England's best inland reservoirs & other wetland sites, as well as extensive areas of ancient woodl&, & traditionally-managed farml&. The volume contains site accounts, plans, maps, lists of birds in the region & advice on planning birdwatching trips.

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