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1001 Secrets Every Bird Watcher Should Know: Tips and Trivia for the Backyard and Beyond

1001 Secrets Every Bird Watcher Should Know: Tips and Trivia for the Backyard and Beyond

Sharon Stiteler

296 pages. More details...

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Softback £13.99 £11.99

 

Attu: Birding on the Edge

Published by American Birding Association

Attu -"the Holy Grail of North American birding". This book chronicles 25 years of birding Attu and includes numerous photos and maps. 213 pages. More details...

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Softback £37.50 £32.50

The Big Year

The Big Year

Mark Obmascik

The rollicking chronicle of the 275,000-mile odyssey of three unlikely adventurers who take their bird-watching so seriously it nearly kills them. 268 pages. More details...

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Softback £7.99 £5.99

Crossley ID Guide - Eastern Birds

Crossley ID Guide - Eastern Birds

Richard Crossley

Revolutionizes field guide design by providing the first real-life approach to identification. Unlike other guides, which provide isolated individual photographs or illustrations, this is the first book to feature large, lifelike scenes for each species. 530 pages. More details...

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(LxWxD) 25.5 x 19 x 4 cm Softback £24.95 £21.95

Crossley ID Guide - Raptors

Crossley ID Guide - Raptors

Richard Crossley, Jerry Liquori & Brian Sullivan

A revolutionary, comprehensive, and authoritative photo guide to North American's diurnal raptors. 304 pages. More details...

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Softback £19.95 £17.95

Golden Wings and other Stories about Birders and Birding

Golden Wings and other Stories about Birders and Birding

Pete Dunne

Collection of 41 of Dunne's articles and essays from various media, offering his perspective on birders and birding. 122 pages. More details...

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Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America

Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America

K M Olsen & H Larsson

Revised edition. Helm Identification Guide. 608 pages. More details...

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(LxW) 24 x 17 cm Hardback £50.00 £39.99

Field Guide to the Birds of Hawaii and the Tropical Pacific

Field Guide to the Birds of Hawaii and the Tropical Pacific

H D Pratt, P L Bruner & D G Berrett

45 colour plates. Covers the Hawaiian Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, south-eastern Polynesia and Micronesia and the surrounding oceans. 409 pages. More details...

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(LxWxD) 19 x 12.8 x 3.3 cm Softback £32.50

Hawks at a Distance: Identification of Migrant Raptors

Hawks at a Distance: Identification of Migrant Raptors

Jerry Liguori

192 pages. More details...

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Hawks from every angle

Hawks from every angle

Jerry Liguori

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Hummingbirds of North America

Hummingbirds of North America

Paul Johnsgard

24 colour plates and 40 maps. 328 pages.

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(LxW) 25.4 x 17.8 cm Hardback £35.00

Collins Field Guide Birds of North America and Greenland,

Collins Field Guide Birds of North America and Greenland,

Norman Arlott

Useful compact guide covering the USA, Canada and Greenland (over 900 species). 272 pages. More details...

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(LxWxD) 2 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm Hardback £29.99 £24.99

Birds of North America (American Museum of Natural History)

Birds of North America (American Museum of Natural History)

Francois Vuilleurmeir

744 pages.

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Birds of Eastern North America - A Photographic Guide

Birds of Eastern North America - A Photographic Guide

Paul Sterry & Brian E Small

This is the best and most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the birds of eastern North America. 1,118 colour photos and 405 maps. A sister production to Birds of Western North America - A Photographic Guide 336 pages. More details...

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Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern Region

Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern Region

Donald & Lillian Stokes

This easy-to-use guide features 545 North American bird species and more than 2,000 stunning color photographs. 512 pages. More details...

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(LxWxD) 21 x 13.5 x 2.2 cm Softback £16.99 £14.99

Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America

Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America

David Sibley

Bargain priced, pocket sized version of the popular North American Bird Guide - specific to the east. 433 pages. More details...

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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Edited by Jon Dunn & Jonathan Alderfer

Sixth Edition. 990 species (including 23 new species). Revised illustrations include 300 new pieces of art. 504 pages. More details...

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(LxWxD) 20 x 13.5 x 3 cm Softback £18.99 £15.99

 

National Geographic Complete Birds of North America

Jonathan Alderfer (ed)

Definitive, comprehensive, and systematic, this profusely illustrated desk reference is the ultimate compendium of North American birds. 960 species, migration maps plus 150 photos. Amazing value! 664 pages. More details...

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Pocket Guide: Birds of North America

Laura Erickson

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Stokes Field Guide To The Birds Of North America

Stokes Field Guide To The Birds Of North America

Donald & Lillian Stokes

816 pages. More details...

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(LxWxD) 21.5 x 14.1 x 3.8 cm Softback £19.99 £18.99

Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America

Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America

David Sibley

Back in print due to popular demand! Bargain priced, pocket sized version of the best-selling North American Bird Guide - specific to the west. 473 pages. More details...

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Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region

Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region

Donald & Lillian Stokes

576 pages. More details...

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Birds of Western North America - A Photographic Guide

Birds of Western North America - A Photographic Guide

Paul Sterry & Brian E Small

Combining informative and accessible text, up-to-date maps, and - above all - stunning colour photos, this is the best and most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the birds of western North America. 1,341 colour photos and 449 maps. (Also available: Birds of Eastern North America - A Photographic Guide ) 416 pages. More details...

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North American Bird Guide

North American Bird Guide

David Sibley

Reprint under consideration. We have no stock left of this title. 544 pages. More details...

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Owls

Owls

Marianne Taylor

Covers owls of the northern hemisphere. Spectacular photos! 224 pages. More details...

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Pelagic Birds of the North Atlantic: An ID Guide

Pelagic Birds of the North Atlantic: An ID Guide

Andrew Paterson

Printed on waterproof paper to withstand the rigours of oceanic trips or seawatching! 32 pages. More details...

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(LxWxD) 14.7 x 18.5 x 0.5 cm Softback £9.99 £7.99

Petrels, Albatrosses, and Storm-Petrels of North America: A Photographic Guide

Petrels, Albatrosses, and Storm-Petrels of North America: A Photographic Guide

Steve Howell

".. And at £31, the title is practically being given away! Four words that sum up this book: accessible; informative; stunning; essential."

 - Stephen Menzie, BirdGuides

420 pages. More details...

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Hardback £30.95 £24.95

Photographic Guide to North American Raptors

Photographic Guide to North American Raptors

Eds. Brian Wheeler & William Clark

377 colour photos of all 42 diurnal raptors, at rest and in flight, in male, female, adult, juvenile and subadult plumages, with all usual colour morphs depicted. 216 pages. More details...

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(LxW) 24 x 16 cm Softback £19.99

The Shorebird Guide

The Shorebird Guide

Michael O'Brien, Richard Crossley & Kevin Karlson

Superb comprehensive photographic ID guide to North American waders (including vagrants). Over 870 stunning colour photos. A must-have reference as it covers all British waders too! 477 pages. More details...

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(LxW) 22.8 x 15.2 cm UK Edition Softback £29.99 £24.99

Shorebirds of North America: The Photographic Guide

Shorebirds of North America: The Photographic Guide

Dennis Paulson

More than 530 colour photos illustrate all North American shorebirds in their varied plumages. 361 pages. More details...

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(LxW) 21.6 x 14 cm Softback £24.99 £21.99

Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere

Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere

Richard Chandler

Excellent new photographic guide. Covers 134 species, focussing on species and sub-species separation and on ageing to provide a complete identification resource. 448 pages. More details...

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The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behaviour

The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behaviour

David Sibley

A companion to the North American Bird Guide looking at all aspects of bird life of each of the 80 American bird families, with illustrations throughout. 608 pages. More details...

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(LxW) 24.1 x 15.2 cm Hardback £35.00

Tales of a Low-Rent Birder

Tales of a Low-Rent Birder

P Dunne

A collection of 19 essays illustrated by David Sibley. 176 pages.

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Guide to Birding Hotspots of the United States

Mel White

Packed with information on when, where and how to see the rarest species in 500 birding 'hotspots' in 50 states across North America.

This guide is suitable for both the novice bird watcher, with advice on getting started, and also for the advanced birder who will delight in discovering the unique places set out in this book. 320 pages. More details...

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Waders of Europe, Asia and North America

Waders of Europe, Asia and North America

Stephen Message & Don Taylor

ID reference to all the sandpipers, plovers, stints and other waders found in Europe, Asia and North America. 80 colour plates show birds at rest and in flight, in every plumage variant likely to be encountered in the region. 240 pages. More details...

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Warbler Guide

Warbler Guide

Tom Stephenson and Scott Whittle

Available from 27 May 2013. This book changes birdwatching, making warbler identification easier than ever before. 560 pages. More details...

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Wildfowl of the Northern Hemisphere

Wildfowl of the Northern Hemisphere

Ray Hutchins

Illustrated field guide, showing all 77 species of wildfowl found in the Northern Hemisphere. 192 pages. More details...

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Site & Travel guides, Maps

ABA = American Birding Association. WTWB = Where to watch birds


A Birder's Guide to Alaska

A Birder's Guide to Alaska

George C West

Second Edition (2008). Details birding routes and travel logistics for over 60 locations, with over 120 detailed route maps. 662 pages. More details...

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Important Bird Areas in the Americas

Published by BirdLife International

A concise summary of the 2345 Important Bird Areas described to date in the Americas. 460 pages.

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A Birder's Guide to Southeast Arizona

A Birder's Guide to Southeast Arizona

Richard Cachor Taylor

2005 - second edition. Maps, directions and tips for the best birding hotspots. 342 pages. More details...

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A Birder's Guide to Arkansas

A Birder's Guide to Arkansas

Mel White

59 sites are described, with many detailed maps. 260 pages. More details...

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A Birdwatching Guide to Bermuda

A Birdwatching Guide to Bermuda

Andrew Dobson

2002. Comprehensive Arlequin Press site guide. 176 pages.

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Birding Northern California

Birding Northern California

John Kemper

(2001) 300 prime birding sites with 102 site maps, range maps for 173 species and 15 pages of bar-charts detailing status and distribution. 408 pages.

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A Birder's Guide to Southern California

A Birder's Guide to Southern California

Brad Schram

Over 550 bird species have been recorded in this topographically diverse area and this detailed site guide will help you to find them . 440 pages. More details...

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Birding Colorado

Birding Colorado

Hugh Kingery

Falcon Guide Series. More than 90 prime locations; 179 sites. Photos & maps throughout. 288 pages. More details...

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Birder's Guide to Florida

Birder's Guide to Florida

Bill Pranty

250 prime sites are listed with detailed location instructions & brand new clearly drawn maps. 418 pages. More details...

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Softback £31.95 £24.95

Birding Florida

Birding Florida

Brian Rapoza

More than 200 prime birding sites, including hotspots such as Ding Darling, Merritt Island, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park . 292 pages.

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Florida: Traveller's Wildlife Guide

Florida: Traveller's Wildlife Guide

Fiona & Mel Sunquist

Includes full-colour illustrations of more than 600 of Florida's most common insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and plants and brief descriptions of the region's most frequently visited parks and reserves. 400 pages. More details...

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Birding Georgia

Birding Georgia

Cliff Beaton

(2000). Site guide to more than 100 birding locations. B&w photos & maps throughout. 288 pages.

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Softback £23.99

How to Be a Better Birder

How to Be a Better Birder

Derek Lovitch

This book will take your birding skills to the next level. 202 pages. More details...

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A Birder's Guide to Metropolitan Areas

A Birder's Guide to Metropolitan Areas

Paul Lehman, compiler

Covers 30-plus North American cities. 480 pages. More details...

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Birdfinder: A Birder's Guide to Planning North American Trips

Birdfinder: A Birder's Guide to Planning North American Trips

Jerry A Cooper

Where and when to find the birds of North America. 376 pages. More details...

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Birding Oregon

Birding Oregon

John Rakestraw

(2007) More than 200 prime birding sites. Includes detailed maps and distribution information on 505 Oregon bird species with their abundance and the best time to see them. 209 pages.

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A Birder's Guide to the Rio Grande Valley

A Birder's Guide to the Rio Grande Valley

Lockwood, McKinney, Paton & Zimmer

Forty-seven detailed maps augment the route instructions. 189 pages. More details...

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A Birder's Guide to the Texas Coast

A Birder's Guide to the Texas Coast

Mel Cooksey & Ron Weeks

Revised edition: 2006. (Original text by James A. Lane). 344 pages. More details...

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Finding Birds in South Texas

Dave Gosney

Covers the best birding sites in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. 90 min. More details...

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Dave Gosney

July 2011. Describes the best birding sites in the Valley in exceptional detail, including Dave Gosney's trademark maps of all the sites. 40 pages.

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DVD

Dave Gosney

Lower Rio Grande Valley in the winter months. Footage of 120 species including many South Texas specialities. 90 min.

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DVD £21.95 £18.95 UK & EU (£15.79 Non EU)
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Other Fauna

Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico & Central America

Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico & Central America

Jeffrey Glassberg

224 pages. More details...

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Softback £39.00 £33.95

Mammals of North America

Mammals of North America

Roland Kays & Don E Wilson

248 pages. More details...

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Whales & Dolphins of the North American Pacific

Whales & Dolphins of the North American Pacific

G Cresswell, D Walker & T Pusser

First comprehensive photo guide to the cetaceans of the North American Pacific, covering all 38 species of cetacean, plus 6 species of seal and the Sea Otter. More details...

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Flora

 

Wild Orchids across North America

Paul Martin Brown

Philip Keenan recounts his travels in search of North America's 150 or so species of native orchid. 256 pages. More details...

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Wildlife (General)

 

Prairie Dreams

Andy Stoddart

An environmental history of the Great Plains. 262 pages. More details...

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Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

Photographic Guide to Seashore Life in the North Atlantic

J Duane Sept

Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. More details...

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John Kirk Townsend - Collector of Audubon's Western Birds and Mammals

John Kirk Townsend - Collector of Audubon's Western Birds and Mammals

Barbara & Richard Mearns

This is the first in-depth biography of Townsend, an ornithologist from Philadelphia who crossed the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River in 1834 and made two visits to the Hawaiian Islands. He returned home with a great haul of bird and mammal specimens used by J.J. Audubon in his Birds of America and Viviparous Quadrupeds.

Barbara and Richard Mearns examine Townsend's Quaker upbringing, track him on his journey westwards, provide a modern zoological commentary on his discoveries, trace his troubled career and discuss his association with Audubon and the major contribution that Townsend made to his famous works.

The book is essential reading for those with an interest in early Western travels and the Oregon Trail, the wildlife of the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest, or the history of birding. 389 pages. More details...

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Hardback £54.99 £48.00

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