Essential Guide to Birds of the Isles of Scilly

R L Flood, N Hudson & B Thomas

A concise, up-to-date and accurate account of all species and sub-species reliably recorded on and around the islands, including:

• A chronological review of the evolution of birding on Scilly
• An analysis of habitats and the conservation needs of Scilly
• Details on breeding species, especially seabirds
• A précis of migratory behaviour that explains the 'routes to Scilly'
• A month by month account of major rarities and year-listings
• A review of the growth of the Scilly list
• A meticulous and informative systematic list
• A detailed check list
• Illustrations by top artists that lavishly animate the text
• Over 150 colour pages of photographs of scarce and rare birds

688 pages.

Hardback £38.00